Substance Abuse Counseling Schools Near Pullman, WA (2026)

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

Pullman, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering substance abuse counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,461 to $25,959 per year for indexed programs. Pullman has a population of about 31,939. Median household income is $45,097 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning substance abuse counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $103,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Substance Abuse Counseling Schools to Pullman

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

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 55.9 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA 66.7 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,955
Avg net price $7,409/yr
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  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 156.9 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,127
Avg net price $9,722/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 159.9 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,499
Avg net price $11,843/yr
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  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 241.4 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,310
Avg net price $11,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 244.2 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,669
Avg net price $6,817/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,997
Out‑of‑state$12,062
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 246.0 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA 249.8 miles from Pullman
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,307
Avg net price $8,819/yr
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  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Substance Abuse Counseling Wages Near Pullman

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$68,910
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$70,460
Social and Community Service Manager$103,000
Social and Human Service Assistant$54,770

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.

Pullman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,939Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,097Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+62.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited substance abuse counseling schools are near Pullman, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering substance abuse counseling programs near Pullman. The closest is Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA (56.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spokane Falls Community College (66.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying substance abuse counseling-related roles in Washington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($103,000), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($70,460), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($68,910). Wages for Pullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Moscow instead of Pullman?

Moscow, ID is 7.8 miles from Pullman 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 Pullman an affordable place to study substance abuse counseling?

Pullman’s median household income of $45,097 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pullman 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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Other Programs Available in Pullman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pullman:

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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