Agnes Scott College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Peachtree Corners, GA (2026)
Peachtree Corners, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $23,250 to $45,359 per year for indexed programs. Peachtree Corners has a population of about 42,184. Median household income is $81,413 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.7% 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 Peachtree Corners
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Peachtree Corners. Distances are calculated from Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Georgia
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Online programsYes
Truett McConnell University
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Online programsYes
Piedmont University
Published tuition$30,680 - $45,359
Online programsYes
Toccoa Falls College
Published tuition$23,250 - $35,666
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners 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.
Peachtree Corners at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,184 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,413 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 52.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Gwinnett County | 10,696 workers, 1,196 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Peachtree Corners-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Johns Creek, GA – 4.9 mi away (83,873 pop)
- Dunwoody, GA – 4.9 mi away (48,884 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 5.4 mi away (29,331 pop)
- Chamblee, GA – 6.9 mi away (28,306 pop)
- Alpharetta, GA – 7.5 mi away (65,338 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Peachtree Corners, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Peachtree Corners. The closest is Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA (14.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Toccoa Falls College (66.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Peachtree Corners?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Peachtree Corners 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 Johns Creek instead of Peachtree Corners?
Johns Creek, GA is 4.9 miles from Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners an affordable place to study counseling?
Peachtree Corners’s median household income of $81,413 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peachtree Corners 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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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.