Best Substance Abuse Counseling Schools Near Meridian, ID

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Meridian, Idaho has 1 accredited school offering substance abuse counseling programs. Meridian has a population of about 124,865. Median household income is $98,686 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning substance abuse counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Substance Abuse Counseling Schools to Meridian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer substance abuse counseling programs near Meridian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meridian city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Substance Abuse Counseling Wages Near Meridian

Meridian is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $61,730 Boise City, ID $62,734
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $46,570 Boise City, ID $47,327
Social and Community Service Manager $81,970 Boise City, ID $83,303
Social and Human Service Assistant $48,090 Boise City, ID $48,872

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.

Meridian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 124,865 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,686 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited substance abuse counseling schools are near Meridian, ID?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering substance abuse counseling programs near Meridian. The closest is Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, OR (40.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Treasure Valley Community College (40.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying substance abuse counseling roles near Meridian?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying substance abuse counseling-related roles near Meridian are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,970), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($61,730), Social and Human Service Assistant ($48,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eagle instead of Meridian?

Eagle, ID is 7.3 miles from Meridian 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.

Is Meridian an affordable place to study substance abuse counseling?

Meridian’s median household income of $98,686 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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: September 6, 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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