Best Substance Abuse Counseling Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering substance abuse counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $1,198 to $8,854 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning substance abuse counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $83,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Substance Abuse Counseling Schools to Eureka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer substance abuse counseling programs near Eureka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eureka 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:

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA 0.9 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,243
Avg net price $6,904/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,198
Out‑of‑state$8,854
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Substance Abuse Counseling Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,250
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$79,000
Social and Community Service Manager$83,210
Social and Human Service Assistant$51,090

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited substance abuse counseling schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering substance abuse counseling programs near Eureka. The closest is College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Redwoods (7.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying substance abuse counseling roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying substance abuse counseling-related roles in California are: Social and Community Service Manager ($83,210), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($79,000), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,250). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka and has its own set of local substance abuse counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Eureka

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Data verified: August 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.

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