Best Counseling Schools Near Kennesaw, GA (2026)

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

Kennesaw, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $21,981 per year for indexed programs. Kennesaw has a population of about 33,627. Median household income is $79,759 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $101,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Kennesaw

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

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 22.6 miles from Kennesaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 23.1 miles from Kennesaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 25.6 miles from Kennesaw
  • 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

#4

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA 35.2 miles from Kennesaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,184
Avg net price $6,928/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 41.7 miles from Kennesaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 64

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

#6

Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA 63.3 miles from Kennesaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
33.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,700
Avg net price $22,227/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,792
Out‑of‑state$26,792
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 17

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

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 71.4 miles from Kennesaw
  • 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

#8

LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA 72.5 miles from Kennesaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,745
Avg net price $20,875/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 20

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 Kennesaw

Kennesaw is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $60,880 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $60,819
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $67,730 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $67,662
Marriage and Family Therapist $101,460 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,359
Rehabilitation Counselor $55,000 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $54,945
Counselor, All Other $79,490 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $79,411
Social and Community Service Manager $78,870 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,791

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.

Kennesaw at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,627 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,759 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Cobb County 8,001 workers, 1,153 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Kennesaw, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Kennesaw. The closest is Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA (22.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of West Georgia (41.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Kennesaw?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Kennesaw are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($101,460), Counselor, All Other ($79,490), Social and Community Service Manager ($78,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Acworth instead of Kennesaw?

Acworth, GA is 3.6 miles from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw an affordable place to study counseling?

Kennesaw’s median household income of $79,759 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw

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

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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