Best Online Counseling Programs in Benton, AR (2026)

Benton, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,019 to $20,907 per year for indexed programs. Benton has a population of about 35,954. Median household income is $69,638 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% 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 Benton

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Benton. Distances are calculated from Benton city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Benton

Benton is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

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.

Benton at a Glance

Other Benton-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Bryant, AR – 5.3 mi away (20,005 pop)
• Little Rock, AR – 15.9 mi away (442,554 pop)
• North Little Rock, AR – 23.6 mi away (66,278 pop)
• Hot Springs, AR – 27.8 mi away (57,744 pop)
• Sherwood, AR – 28.2 mi away (30,657 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Benton, AR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Benton. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (35.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harding University (66.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Benton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Benton are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,340), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,660), Social and Community Service Manager ($60,430). 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 Bryant instead of Benton?

Bryant, AR is 5.3 miles from Benton 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 Benton an affordable place to study counseling?

Benton’s median household income of $69,638 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benton 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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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.