Best Counseling Schools Near Dublin, GA (2026)

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

Dublin, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Dublin has a population of about 16,023. Median household income is $40,417 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $91,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Dublin

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

Mercer University

Macon, GA 46.6 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 56.4 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 67.1 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 84.4 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Albany State University

Albany, GA 97.5 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 101.5 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 112.7 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 116.3 miles from Dublin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Dublin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $58,960
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $63,720
Marriage and Family Therapist $91,550
Rehabilitation Counselor $55,000
Counselor, All Other $79,490
Social and Community Service Manager $73,290

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.

Dublin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,023 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,417 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Laurens County 685 workers, 60 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Dublin, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Dublin. The closest is Mercer University in Macon, GA (46.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albany State University (97.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Georgia are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550), Counselor, All Other ($79,490), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,290). Wages for Dublin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milledgeville instead of Dublin?

Milledgeville, GA is 42.2 miles from Dublin 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 Dublin an affordable place to study counseling?

Dublin’s median household income of $40,417 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dublin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Dublin

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

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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