Best Online Counseling Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Saint Marys, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Saint Marys

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Saint Marys. Distances are calculated from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 33.7 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score72.8
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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 89.2 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score93.6
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#3

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 90.2 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score18.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Saint Marys

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.

Saint Marys at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,271Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Camden County365 workers, 50 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Saint Marys, GA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Saint Marys. The closest is University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL (33.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South University-Savannah (90.2 miles). 3 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 Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?

Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study counseling?

Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys 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.

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