Best Online Counseling Programs in Russellville, AR (2026)

Russellville, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,019 to $20,907 per year for indexed programs. Russellville has a population of about 29,057. Median household income is $48,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% 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 Russellville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Russellville. Distances are calculated from Russellville city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Russellville

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.

Russellville at a Glance

Other Russellville-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Conway, AR – 40.2 mi away (72,360 pop)
• Hot Springs, AR – 54.4 mi away (57,744 pop)
• Benton, AR – 58.0 mi away (35,775 pop)
• Little Rock, AR – 58.3 mi away (442,554 pop)
• Bryant, AR – 58.6 mi away (20,005 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Russellville, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Russellville. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (40.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (94.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Arkansas are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,340), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,770), Social and Community Service Manager ($56,100). Wages for Russellville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conway instead of Russellville?

Conway, AR is 40.2 miles from Russellville 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 Russellville an affordable place to study counseling?

Russellville’s median household income of $48,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Russellville 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.