Best Online Counseling Programs in Milledgeville, GA (2026)

Milledgeville, Georgia has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $40,890 to $56,494 per year for indexed programs. Milledgeville has a population of about 16,873. Median household income is $39,669 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% 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 Milledgeville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Milledgeville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mercer University

Macon, GA 30.0 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 53.9 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 60.5 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 77.0 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA 103.6 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,130
Avg net price $20,599/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA 104.6 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
41.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,745
Avg net price $20,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 145.4 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
18.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,743/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 162.6 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,716
Avg net price $18,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Counseling Wages Near Milledgeville

OccupationMedian 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.


Milledgeville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,873Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,669Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Baldwin County74 workers, 44 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Milledgeville, GA?

Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Milledgeville 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 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 Milledgeville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Warner Robins instead of Milledgeville?

Warner Robins, GA is 41.4 miles from Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville an affordable place to study counseling?

Milledgeville’s median household income of $39,669 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.