Best Online Counseling Programs in Quincy, IL (2026)

Quincy, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Quincy has a population of about 39,188. Median household income is $56,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Quincy

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Quincy. Distances are calculated from Quincy 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 Quincy. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO 15.7 miles from Quincy BOC Score40.1
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#2

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 85.5 miles from Quincy BOC Score75.7
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#3

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO 88.2 miles from Quincy BOC Score54.1
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#4

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 92.3 miles from Quincy BOC Score50.6
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#5

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL 94.6 miles from Quincy BOC Score65.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Quincy

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$60,730
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$62,420
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,970
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,350
Counselor, All Other$49,360
Social and Community Service Manager$78,380

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.


Quincy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,372Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Adams County214 workers, 74 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Quincy, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Quincy. The closest is Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Illinois Springfield (94.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Illinois are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,380), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($62,420), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,970). Wages for Quincy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Quincy?

Burlington, IA is 61.8 miles from Quincy 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 Quincy an affordable place to study counseling?

Quincy’s median household income of $56,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Quincy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.