Hodges University
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Best Online Counseling Programs in North Port, FL (2026)
North Port, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $10,634 per year for indexed programs. North Port has a population of about 80,512. Median household income is $81,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $76,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to North Port
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near North Port. Distances are calculated from North Port 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 North Port. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Florida SouthWestern State College
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Online programsYes
St Petersburg College
Published tuition$2,682 - $10,634
Online programsYes
Hillsborough Community College
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Online programsYes
Southeastern University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near North Port
North Port is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). 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 | $61,200 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $59,766 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $61,670 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $60,225 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $76,910 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $75,107 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,680 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $44,609 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | FL statewide | $44,805 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,810 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $72,080 |
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.
North Port at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,512 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,940 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Sarasota County | 4,535 workers, 852 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other North Port-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Venice, FL – 13.9 mi away (22,465 pop)
- Sarasota, FL – 28.8 mi away (701,487 pop)
- Cape Coral, FL – 31.2 mi away (617,896 pop)
- Fort Myers, FL – 37.8 mi away (77,146 pop)
- Bradenton, FL – 37.8 mi away (55,687 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near North Port, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near North Port. The closest is Hodges University in Fort Myers, FL (38.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern University (69.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near North Port?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near North Port are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($76,910), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,810), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,670). 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 Venice instead of North Port?
Venice, FL is 13.9 miles from North Port 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 North Port an affordable place to study counseling?
North Port’s median household income of $81,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Port 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.