Gadsden State Community College
Published tuition$4,032 - $10,687
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Rome, GA (2026)
Rome, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $23,563 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 37,754. Median household income is $51,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% 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 Rome
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Rome. Distances are calculated from Rome 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 Rome. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Richmont Graduate University
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Online programsYes
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Published tuition$10,144 - $23,563
Online programsYes
Agnes Scott College
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Online programsYes
Truett McConnell University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Rome
Rome is part of the Rome, GA metro area (BLS area code 40660). 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 | $51,990 | Rome, GA | $57,639 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $53,780 | Rome, GA | $59,623 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,550 | GA statewide | $101,497 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $55,000 | GA statewide | $60,976 |
| Counselor, All Other | $79,490 | GA statewide | $88,126 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $67,990 | Rome, GA | $75,377 |
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.
Rome at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,754 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Floyd County | 341 workers, 112 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Rome-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Calhoun, GA – 21.1 mi away (33,092 pop)
- Cartersville, GA – 23.1 mi away (55,195 pop)
- Acworth, GA – 32.9 mi away (22,418 pop)
- Kennesaw, GA – 36.5 mi away (33,627 pop)
- Dalton, GA – 36.9 mi away (87,688 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Rome, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Rome. The closest is Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, AL (49.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Truett McConnell University (85.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Rome?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Rome are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550), Counselor, All Other ($79,490), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,990). 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 Calhoun instead of Rome?
Calhoun, GA is 21.1 miles from Rome 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 Rome an affordable place to study counseling?
Rome’s median household income of $51,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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.