Pullman, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $17,700 to $32,695 per year for indexed programs. Pullman has a population of about 31,939. Median household income is $45,097 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $103,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Pullman
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Pullman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pullman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pullman.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,897
Avg net price
$13,886/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,955
Avg net price
$7,409/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,127
Avg net price
$9,722/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,499
Avg net price
$11,843/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,310
Avg net price
$11,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,669
Avg net price
$6,817/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,997
Out‑of‑state$12,062
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$22,288/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$35,671/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Pullman
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $68,910 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $82,670 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,000 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $58,050 |
| Counselor, All Other | $69,530 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $103,000 |
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.
Pullman at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 31,939 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,097 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Whitman County | 50 workers, 38 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pullman-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Moscow, ID – 7.8 mi away (25,758 pop)
- Lewiston, ID – 24.8 mi away (53,520 pop)
- Spokane Valley, WA – 64.3 mi away (96,340 pop)
- Spokane, WA – 65.8 mi away (400,936 pop)
- Post Falls, ID – 69.0 mi away (31,865 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Pullman, WA?
Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Pullman are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Washington?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Washington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($103,000), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($82,670), Counselor, All Other ($69,530). Wages for Pullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Moscow instead of Pullman?
Moscow, ID is 7.8 miles from Pullman 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 Pullman an affordable place to study counseling?
Pullman’s median household income of $45,097 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pullman 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: July 23, 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.
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