Stetson University
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Best Online Counseling Programs in DeLand, FL (2026)
DeLand, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $58,300 to $72,790 per year for indexed programs. DeLand has a population of about 39,832. Median household income is $73,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to DeLand
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near DeLand. Distances are calculated from DeLand 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 DeLand. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Daytona State College
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Rollins College
Published tuition$58,300 - $72,790
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Eastern Florida State College
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Online programsYes
University of Florida
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near DeLand
DeLand is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $53,420 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $53,742 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $52,270 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $52,586 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,400 | FL statewide | $56,740 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,990 | FL statewide | $46,268 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | FL statewide | $46,157 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $72,990 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $73,431 |
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.
DeLand at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,832 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,352 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Volusia County | 4,693 workers, 756 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other DeLand-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Deltona, FL – 9.3 mi away (192,730 pop)
- DeBary, FL – 10.0 mi away (20,394 pop)
- Sanford, FL – 16.1 mi away (58,605 pop)
- Daytona Beach, FL – 16.7 mi away (66,645 pop)
- Port Orange, FL – 17.6 mi away (61,105 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near DeLand, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near DeLand. The closest is Stetson University in DeLand, FL (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Florida (76.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near DeLand?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near DeLand are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,990), Marriage and Family Therapist ($56,400), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($53,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Deltona instead of DeLand?
Deltona, FL is 9.3 miles from DeLand 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 DeLand an affordable place to study counseling?
DeLand’s median household income of $73,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeLand while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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.