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2026 Best Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor Schools in the Far Western Region

6 Colleges in the United States
130 Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor Degrees Awarded
$53,565 Avg Early-Career Salary

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

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California State University Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor. Set in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public institution. California State University Los Angeles graduates 53% of students within six years. About 48 vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degrees were awarded at California State University Los Angeles in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $32,805. Typical student debt for the program is $12,812. See the full vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor program report for California State University Los Angeles

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San Diego State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor students who graduated with this degree at San Diego State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degree recipients from San Diego State University generally make around $67,333. Students borrow a median of $16,417 to complete this degree. Read more about the vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor program at San Diego State University

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Western Washington University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor schools. This large public university is located in the city of Bellingham. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor program make about $41,118 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete this degree. Get the full vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor details for Western Washington University

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Students looking for a strong vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor program will find one at California State University Fresno, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 10 vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degrees were awarded at California State University Fresno in the most recent year. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $72,248 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,598 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor from California State University Fresno

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California State University San Bernardino is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor, ranking #5. Located in the city of San Bernardino, California State University San Bernardino is a very large public university. California State University San Bernardino graduates 55% of students within six years. About 13 vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degrees were awarded at California State University San Bernardino in the most recent year. Students who receive their vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degree from California State University San Bernardino earn around $50,998 in the first couple years of their career. California State University San Bernardino graduates carry a median of $15,149 in student loans. Get the full vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor details for California State University San Bernardino

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Western Oregon University earned the #6 position for vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Monmouth. Western Oregon University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor students who graduated with this degree at Western Oregon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor degree from Western Oregon University earn around $56,888 in the first couple years of their career. Western Oregon University graduates carry a median of $24,166 in student loans. Get the full vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor details for Western Oregon University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

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