Ball State University
Published tuition$10,758 - $28,766
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in New Castle, IN (2026)
New Castle, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $10,758 to $64,503 per year for indexed programs. New Castle has a population of about 17,356. Median household income is $48,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to New Castle
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near New Castle. Distances are calculated from New Castle 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 New Castle. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Indiana University-East
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Online programsYes
Martin University
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Online programsYes
Butler University
Published tuition$45,980 - $64,503
Online programsYes
Ivy Tech Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near New Castle
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $53,760 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $59,260 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,810 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $44,390 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,360 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,940 |
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.
New Castle at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,356 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,977 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 13.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Henry County | 104 workers, 33 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other New Castle-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Muncie, IN – 19.4 mi away (89,186 pop)
- Anderson, IN – 20.7 mi away (86,565 pop)
- Fishers, IN – 31.8 mi away (90,127 pop)
- Lawrence, IN – 33.1 mi away (47,866 pop)
- Shelbyville, IN – 34.4 mi away (20,639 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near New Castle, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near New Castle. The closest is Ball State University in Muncie, IN (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ivy Tech Community College (43.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Indiana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,940), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,260), Marriage and Family Therapist ($56,810). Wages for New Castle workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Muncie instead of New Castle?
Muncie, IN is 19.4 miles from New Castle 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 New Castle an affordable place to study counseling?
New Castle’s median household income of $48,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle 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.