Gadsden State Community College
Published tuition$4,032 - $10,687
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Oxford, AL (2026)
Oxford, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $34,402 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 22,063. Median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $65,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Oxford
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Oxford. Distances are calculated from Oxford 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 Oxford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Published tuition$8,832 - $27,826
Online programsYes
LaGrange College
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Online programsYes
Point University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Auburn University
Published tuition$12,536 - $34,402
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Oxford
Oxford is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area (BLS area code 11500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $46,690 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $54,354 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $53,840 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $62,678 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,990 | AL statewide | $58,196 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $54,040 | AL statewide | $62,910 |
| Counselor, All Other | $47,580 | AL statewide | $55,390 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $65,250 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $75,960 |
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.
Oxford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,063 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,065 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Calhoun County | 295 workers, 244 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Oxford-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Trussville, AL – 41.0 mi away (21,422 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 45.4 mi away (46,695 pop)
- Albertville, AL – 50.0 mi away (37,451 pop)
- Mountain Brook, AL – 50.6 mi away (20,590 pop)
- Vestavia Hills, AL – 51.2 mi away (34,688 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Oxford, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Oxford. The closest is Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, AL (28.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Auburn University (71.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Oxford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Oxford are: Social and Community Service Manager ($65,250), Rehabilitation Counselor ($54,040), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($53,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Trussville instead of Oxford?
Trussville, AL is 41.0 miles from Oxford 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 Oxford an affordable place to study counseling?
Oxford’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford 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.