Palm Beach State College
Published tuition$3,050 - $16,741
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Lake Worth, FL (2026)
Lake Worth, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $55,576 per year for indexed programs. Lake Worth has a population of about 37,812. 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 Lake Worth
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Lake Worth. Distances are calculated from Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Published tuition$37,990 - $55,576
Online programsYes
HCI College
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Online programsYes
South University-West Palm Beach
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Online programsYes
Lynn University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Lake Worth
Lake Worth 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $57,290 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,166 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $57,110 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,009 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $58,660 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,366 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,430 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $42,408 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $40,175 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,240 | Miami-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.
Lake Worth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Palm Beach County | 18,119 workers, 3,235 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lake Worth-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Palm Springs, FL – 2.6 mi away (24,051 pop)
- Boynton Beach, FL – 6.5 mi away (75,569 pop)
- West Palm Beach, FL – 9.9 mi away (108,161 pop)
- Riviera Beach, FL – 11.2 mi away (34,244 pop)
- Delray Beach, FL – 11.5 mi away (67,371 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Lake Worth, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Lake Worth. The closest is Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, FL (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lynn University (16.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Lake Worth?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth?
Palm Springs, FL is 2.6 miles from Lake Worth 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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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.