Best Counseling Schools Near Greenacres, FL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Greenacres, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $44,480 to $67,880 per year for indexed programs. Greenacres has a population of about 45,197. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Greenacres

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Greenacres, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenacres city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Greenacres. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 3.3 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South University-West Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach, FL 6.0 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $20,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 7.5 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 16.6 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 17.7 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

Deerfield Beach, FL 22.4 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,354
Avg net price $21,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Hobe Sound Bible College

Hobe Sound, FL 30.4 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,863
Avg net price $12,074/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 30.5 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Greenacres

Greenacres is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$57,290Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$50,166
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$57,110Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$50,009
Marriage and Family Therapist$58,660Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$51,366
Rehabilitation Counselor$48,430Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$42,408
Counselor, All Other$45,880Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$40,175
Social and Community Service Manager$79,240Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$69,387

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.

Greenacres at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Palm Beach County18,119 workers, 3,235 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Greenacres, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Greenacres. The closest is Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, FL (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Atlantic University (17.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Greenacres?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Greenacres are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,240), Marriage and Family Therapist ($58,660), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($57,290). 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 Palm Springs instead of Greenacres?

Palm Springs, FL is 2.6 miles from Greenacres 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.

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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Other Programs Available in Greenacres

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greenacres:

Data verified: August 31, 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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