Best Counseling Schools Near Bella Vista, AR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bella Vista, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Bella Vista has a population of about 30,935. Median household income is $85,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $64,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Bella Vista

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

Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR 17.6 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,650
Avg net price $22,075/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 25.0 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,907
Avg net price $20,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 27.9 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,191
Avg net price $18,209/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,104
Out‑of‑state$29,966
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 102.8 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,766
Avg net price $12,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,674
Out‑of‑state$14,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 139.8 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 162.1 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,265
Avg net price $17,248/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,748
Out‑of‑state$22,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Harding University

Searcy, AR 165.5 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876
Avg net price $22,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 175.4 miles from Bella Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,459
Avg net price $23,405/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Bella Vista

Bella Vista is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $48,220 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $52,757
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $61,600 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $67,396
Marriage and Family Therapist $64,340 AR statewide $70,394
Rehabilitation Counselor $33,080 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $36,193
Counselor, All Other $49,310 AR statewide $53,950
Social and Community Service Manager $59,250 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $64,825

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.

Bella Vista at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,935 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,932 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Benton County 4,993 workers, 451 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Bella Vista, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Bella Vista. The closest is Ecclesia College in Springdale, AR (17.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pittsburg State University (68.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Bella Vista?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Bella Vista are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,340), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,600), Social and Community Service Manager ($59,250). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bentonville instead of Bella Vista?

Bentonville, AR is 7.9 miles from Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista an affordable place to study counseling?

Bella Vista’s median household income of $85,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bella Vista while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Bella Vista

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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