Best Counseling Schools Near Leesburg, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Leesburg, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. Leesburg has a population of about 28,461. Median household income is $47,506 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Leesburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Leesburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Leesburg 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 Leesburg. 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

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL 35.4 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,295
Avg net price $34,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 40.6 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

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

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#3

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 40.8 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 43.8 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL 56.8 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,903
Avg net price $5,203/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 58.0 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

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

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#7

Trinity College of Florida

Trinity, FL 61.7 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
22.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,465
Avg net price $20,297/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,300
Out‑of‑state$16,300
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 22%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 66.5 miles from Leesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Leesburg

Leesburg is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). 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 $56,710 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $55,927
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $48,840 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,166
Marriage and Family Therapist $50,770 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $50,069
Rehabilitation Counselor $47,660 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,002
Counselor, All Other $51,540 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $50,828
Social and Community Service Manager $75,250 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $74,211

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.

Leesburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,506 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Lake County 3,127 workers, 566 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Leesburg, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Leesburg. The closest is Rollins College in Winter Park, FL (35.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pasco-Hernando State College (56.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Leesburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Leesburg are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,250), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($56,710), Counselor, All Other ($51,540). 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 Eustis instead of Leesburg?

Eustis, FL is 14.7 miles from Leesburg 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 Leesburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Leesburg’s median household income of $47,506 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leesburg 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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Other Programs Available in Leesburg

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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