Substance Abuse Counseling Schools Near Woonsocket, RI (2026)

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

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has 28 accredited schools offering substance abuse counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,550 to $50,100 per year for indexed programs. Woonsocket has a population of about 43,074. Median household income is $58,614 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning substance abuse counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Substance Abuse Counseling Schools to Woonsocket

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer substance abuse counseling programs near Woonsocket, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket. 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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#1

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 11.2 miles from Woonsocket
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,318
Avg net price $9,478/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,300
Out‑of‑state$27,299
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, RI 12.7 miles from Woonsocket
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
33.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,418
Avg net price $31,027/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,419
Out‑of‑state$42,419
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI 19.9 miles from Woonsocket
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,659
Avg net price $6,513/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,550
Out‑of‑state$14,834
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI 38.0 miles from Woonsocket
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
69.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,975
Avg net price $36,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,100
Out‑of‑state$50,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Substance Abuse Counseling Wages Near Woonsocket

Woonsocket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,120Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$58,075
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,930Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$58,870
Social and Community Service Manager$77,490Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$76,120
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,440Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$46,601

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.

Woonsocket at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,074Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,614Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited substance abuse counseling schools are near Woonsocket, RI?

Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering substance abuse counseling programs near Woonsocket. The closest is Rhode Island College in Providence, RI (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Wachusett Community College (47.8 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying substance abuse counseling-related roles near Woonsocket are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,490), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($59,930), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Attleborough instead of Woonsocket?

North Attleborough, MA is 8.7 miles from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket an affordable place to study substance abuse counseling?

Woonsocket’s median household income of $58,614 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woonsocket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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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Other Programs Available in Woonsocket

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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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