Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Sebring has a population of about 11,185. Median household income is $42,072 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sebring, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $62,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Sebring
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Sebring, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sebring 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Sebring.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
53%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,744
Avg net price
$31,942/yr
TuitionIn‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,315
Avg net price
$3,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,195
Avg net price
$6,440/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,496
Out‑of‑state$9,739
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,782
Avg net price
$3,861/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,421
Avg net price
$7,247/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
43%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,743
Avg net price
$9,812/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,560
Avg net price
$12,568/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Sebring
Sebring is part of the Sebring, FL metro area (BLS area code 42700). 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 | $46,550 | Sebring, FL | $50,324 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $59,790 | Sebring, FL | $64,638 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,400 | FL statewide | $60,973 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,990 | FL statewide | $49,719 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | FL statewide | $49,600 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $62,880 | Sebring, FL | $67,978 |
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.
Sebring at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 11,185 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,072 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Highlands County | 1,213 workers, 224 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sebring-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Winter Haven, FL – 40.0 mi away (231,412 pop)
- Okeechobee, FL – 41.6 mi away (25,692 pop)
- Haines City, FL – 44.8 mi away (23,454 pop)
- Lakeland, FL – 50.4 mi away (286,876 pop)
- Saint Cloud, FL – 53.0 mi away (47,809 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Sebring, FL?
Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Sebring are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Sebring?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Sebring are: Social and Community Service Manager ($62,880), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,790), Marriage and Family Therapist ($56,400). 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 Winter Haven instead of Sebring?
Winter Haven, FL is 40.0 miles from Sebring 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 Sebring an affordable place to study counseling?
Sebring’s median household income of $42,072 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebring 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: July 23, 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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