Best Online Counseling Programs in Kennewick, WA (2026)

Kennewick, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Kennewick has a population of about 84,389. Median household income is $72,867 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $96,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Kennewick

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Kennewick. Distances are calculated from Kennewick city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Kennewick

Kennewick is part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area (BLS area code 28420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Kennewick at a Glance

Other Kennewick-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Pasco, WA – 4.2 mi away (70,579 pop)
• Richland, WA – 8.2 mi away (54,989 pop)
• Hermiston, OR – 25.8 mi away (28,704 pop)
• Walla Walla, WA – 41.1 mi away (56,509 pop)
• Moses Lake, WA – 64.4 mi away (36,662 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Kennewick, WA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Kennewick. The closest is Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, WA (43.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Washington University (85.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Kennewick?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Kennewick are: Social and Community Service Manager ($96,470), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($88,900), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($73,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pasco instead of Kennewick?

Pasco, WA is 4.2 miles from Kennewick and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kennewick an affordable place to study counseling?

Kennewick’s median household income of $72,867 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kennewick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.