Best Online Counseling Programs in Sequim, WA (2026)

Sequim, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Sequim has a population of about 8,130. Median household income is $52,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% 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 Sequim

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Sequim. Distances are calculated from Sequim city center.

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:

  • 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 Sequim. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, WA 14.8 miles from Sequim BOC Score58.8
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#2

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 39.8 miles from Sequim BOC Score67.5
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#3

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA 40.6 miles from Sequim BOC Score60.2
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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 43.8 miles from Sequim BOC Score70.2
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#5

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA 43.9 miles from Sequim BOC Score72.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Sequim

OccupationMedian 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.


Sequim at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,130Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Clallam County1,326 workers, 133 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Sequim, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Sequim. The closest is Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA (14.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Skagit Valley College (43.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Sequim workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Port Angeles instead of Sequim?

Port Angeles, WA is 16.9 miles from Sequim 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 Sequim an affordable place to study counseling?

Sequim’s median household income of $52,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sequim 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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Other Programs Available in Sequim

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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.