Indiana University-Southeast
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Clarksville, IN (2026)
Clarksville, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $40,924 per year for indexed programs. Clarksville has a population of about 22,121. Median household income is $58,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Clarksville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Clarksville. Distances are calculated from Clarksville 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 Clarksville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Spalding University
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Asbury Theological Seminary
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Indiana University-Bloomington
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Campbellsville University
Published tuition$26,990 - $40,924
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Clarksville
Clarksville is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $50,970 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $54,748 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $72,910 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $78,314 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,140 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $52,782 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,860 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $42,814 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,360 | IN statewide | $48,722 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,940 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $79,420 |
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.
Clarksville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,121 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,518 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Clark County | 1,497 workers, 112 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Clarksville-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- New Albany, IN – 3.2 mi away (36,670 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 3.7 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Louisville, KY – 12.6 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
- Jeffersontown, KY – 13.4 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 30.2 mi away (22,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Clarksville, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Clarksville. The closest is Indiana University-Southeast in New Albany, IN (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Campbellsville University (71.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Clarksville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Clarksville are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,940), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($72,910), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($50,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New Albany instead of Clarksville?
New Albany, IN is 3.2 miles from Clarksville 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 Clarksville an affordable place to study counseling?
Clarksville’s median household income of $58,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.