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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Walla Walla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla.
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
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
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
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
37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,869
Avg net price
$9,879/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,356
Avg net price
$11,465/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,787
Avg net price
$9,864/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,634
Out‑of‑state$6,634
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $68,160 | Walla Walla, WA | $69,198 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $64,900 | Walla Walla, WA | $65,888 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,000 | WA statewide | $60,914 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $58,050 | WA statewide | $58,934 |
| Counselor, All Other | $69,530 | WA statewide | $70,589 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $103,740 | Walla Walla, WA | $105,320 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 33,766 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,493 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Walla Walla County | 1,382 workers, 98 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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?
Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Walla Walla 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 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: 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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