Best Online Counseling Programs in Walla Walla, WA (2026)

Walla Walla, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $103,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Walla Walla

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Walla Walla. Distances are calculated from Walla Walla city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). 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.

Walla Walla at a Glance

Other Walla Walla-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Pasco, WA – 39.9 mi away (70,579 pop)
• Kennewick, WA – 41.1 mi away (229,624 pop)
• Richland, WA – 48.2 mi away (54,989 pop)
• Hermiston, OR – 48.4 mi away (28,704 pop)
• Lewiston, ID – 68.0 mi away (53,520 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Walla Walla, WA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, WA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (72.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Walla Walla?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Walla Walla are: Social and Community Service Manager ($103,740), Counselor, All Other ($69,530), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($68,160). 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 Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study counseling?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla 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.