Best Online Counseling Programs in Tallahassee, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Tallahassee, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $26,189 per year for indexed programs. Tallahassee has a population of about 199,696. Median household income is $55,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tallahassee, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Tallahassee

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Tallahassee. Distances are calculated from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 2.5 miles from Tallahassee BOC Score86.4
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#2

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 30.2 miles from Tallahassee BOC Score39.6
Published tuition$11,640 - $26,189
Online programsYes

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#3

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA 76.2 miles from Tallahassee BOC Score46.8
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Online programsYes

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

Counseling Wages Near Tallahassee

Tallahassee is part of the Tallahassee, FL metro area (BLS area code 45220). 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$58,240Tallahassee, FL$62,023
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$46,900Tallahassee, FL$49,947
Marriage and Family Therapist$56,400FL statewide$60,064
Rehabilitation Counselor$43,160Tallahassee, FL$45,964
Counselor, All Other$43,720Tallahassee, FL$46,560
Social and Community Service Manager$72,570Tallahassee, FL$77,284

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.

Tallahassee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population199,696Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,931Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Leon County4,136 workers, 635 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Tallahassee, FL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Tallahassee. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albany Technical College (76.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Tallahassee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Tallahassee are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,570), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,240), 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 Thomasville instead of Tallahassee?

Thomasville, GA is 31.2 miles from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee an affordable place to study counseling?

Tallahassee’s median household income of $55,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tallahassee 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.

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