LaGrange College
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Best Online Counseling Programs in La Grange, GA (2026)
La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $12,536 to $34,402 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. 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 La Grange
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near La Grange. Distances are calculated from La Grange 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 La Grange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Point University
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Auburn University
Published tuition$12,536 - $34,402
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Agnes Scott College
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Fort Valley State University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near La Grange
| 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.
La Grange at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling-related employment in Troup County | 628 workers, 69 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other La Grange-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Valley, AL – 17.1 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 28.5 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 37.0 mi away (263,737 pop)
- Peachtree City, GA – 37.0 mi away (35,186 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 38.4 mi away (46,695 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near La Grange, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near La Grange. The closest is LaGrange College in Lagrange, GA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Valley State University (74.7 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 La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Valley instead of La Grange?
Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange 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.
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.