Best Online Counseling Programs in Spokane, WA (2026)

Spokane, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $17,700 to $32,695 per year for indexed programs. Spokane has a population of about 229,228. Median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Spokane

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Spokane

Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). 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.

Spokane at a Glance

Other Spokane-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Spokane Valley, WA – 9.2 mi away (96,340 pop)
• Post Falls, ID – 23.2 mi away (31,865 pop)
• Coeur d’Alene, ID – 29.9 mi away (112,088 pop)
• Pullman, WA – 65.8 mi away (33,204 pop)
• Moscow, ID – 67.8 mi away (25,758 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Spokane, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Spokane. The closest is Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, WA (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (66.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Spokane?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Spokane are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,640), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($75,990), Counselor, All Other ($69,530). 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 Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?

Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane 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 Spokane an affordable place to study counseling?

Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane 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.