Best Online Counseling Programs in Springdale, AR (2026)

Springdale, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Springdale has a population of about 87,388. Median household income is $66,044 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 Springdale

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Springdale

Springdale 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.

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.

Springdale at a Glance

Other Springdale-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Fayetteville, AR – 8.2 mi away (336,152 pop)
• Rogers, AR – 8.8 mi away (65,021 pop)
• Bentonville, AR – 12.3 mi away (47,093 pop)
• Bella Vista, AR – 20.2 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Siloam Springs, AR – 20.9 mi away (21,136 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Springdale, AR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Springdale. The closest is Ecclesia College in Springdale, AR (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (86.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Springdale?

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

Fayetteville, AR is 8.2 miles from Springdale 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 Springdale an affordable place to study counseling?

Springdale’s median household income of $66,044 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springdale 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.