Fort Valley State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Warner Robins, GA (2026)
Warner Robins, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $40,890 to $56,494 per year for indexed programs. Warner Robins has a population of about 81,438. Median household income is $65,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% 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 Warner Robins
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Warner Robins. Distances are calculated from Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Mercer University
Published tuition$40,890 - $56,494
Online programsYes
Albany Technical College
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Online programsYes
LaGrange College
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Online programsYes
Agnes Scott College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Warner Robins
Warner Robins is part of the Warner Robins, GA metro area (BLS area code 47580). 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 | $51,280 | Warner Robins, GA | $54,670 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $58,470 | Warner Robins, GA | $62,335 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,550 | GA statewide | $97,601 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $55,000 | GA statewide | $58,635 |
| Counselor, All Other | $79,490 | GA statewide | $84,744 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $72,490 | Warner Robins, GA | $77,281 |
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.
Warner Robins at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,715 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Houston County | 1,801 workers, 164 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Warner Robins-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Milledgeville, GA – 41.4 mi away (31,856 pop)
- Dublin, GA – 42.4 mi away (20,872 pop)
- Griffin, GA – 57.3 mi away (22,928 pop)
- McDonough, GA – 64.9 mi away (23,964 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 71.6 mi away (263,737 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Warner Robins, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Warner Robins. The closest is Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA (14.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Agnes Scott College (89.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Warner Robins?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Warner Robins are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550), Counselor, All Other ($79,490), Social and Community Service Manager ($72,490). 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 Milledgeville instead of Warner Robins?
Milledgeville, GA is 41.4 miles from Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins an affordable place to study counseling?
Warner Robins’s median household income of $65,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warner Robins 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.