Gadsden State Community College
Published tuition$4,032 - $10,687
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Albertville, AL (2026)
Albertville, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $27,826 per year for indexed programs. Albertville has a population of about 22,584. Median household income is $57,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Albertville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Albertville. Distances are calculated from Albertville city center.
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 Albertville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Alabama A & M University
Published tuition$10,024 - $23,751
Online programsYes
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Published tuition$8,832 - $27,826
Online programsYes
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Published tuition$10,144 - $23,563
Online programsYes
Richmont Graduate University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Albertville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $47,310 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $59,570 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,990 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $54,040 |
| Counselor, All Other | $47,580 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $72,310 |
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.
Albertville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,103 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Marshall County | 309 workers, 185 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Albertville-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Madison, AL – 44.1 mi away (47,959 pop)
- Trussville, AL – 48.1 mi away (21,422 pop)
- Oxford, AL – 50.0 mi away (21,120 pop)
- Rome, GA – 58.5 mi away (61,019 pop)
- Mountain Brook, AL – 61.6 mi away (20,590 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Albertville, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Albertville. The closest is Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, AL (22.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Richmont Graduate University (75.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Alabama?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Alabama are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,310), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,570), Rehabilitation Counselor ($54,040). Wages for Albertville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Albertville?
Madison, AL is 44.1 miles from Albertville and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Albertville an affordable place to study counseling?
Albertville’s median household income of $57,103 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albertville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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: June 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.