Best Online Counseling Programs in Conway, AR (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Conway, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,019 to $20,907 per year for indexed programs. Conway has a population of about 66,288. Median household income is $58,461 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% 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 Conway

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Conway. Distances are calculated from Conway 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 Conway. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 0.7 miles from Conway BOC Score45.7
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#2

Harding University

Searcy, AR 43.6 miles from Conway BOC Score63.3
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#3

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 62.2 miles from Conway BOC Score37.9
Published tuition$9,019 - $20,907
Online programsYes

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#4

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 73.4 miles from Conway BOC Score29.7
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Online programsYes

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

Counseling Wages Near Conway

Conway 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$54,450Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$60,906
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$61,660Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$68,971
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,340AR statewide$71,969
Rehabilitation Counselor$44,930Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$50,257
Counselor, All Other$49,310AR statewide$55,157
Social and Community Service Manager$60,430Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$67,595

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.

Conway at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Faulkner County2,900 workers, 252 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Conway, AR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Conway. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henderson State University (73.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Conway 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 Sherwood instead of Conway?

Sherwood, AR is 21.6 miles from Conway 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 Conway an affordable place to study counseling?

Conway’s median household income of $58,461 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conway 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.

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