Culver-Stockton College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Burlington, IA (2026)
Burlington, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $32,927 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $67,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Burlington
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington 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 Burlington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Iowa
Published tuition$10,964 - $32,927
Online programsYes
Bradley University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Illinois Central College
Published tuition$4,650 - $17,251
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Burlington
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $60,880 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $56,540 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $67,180 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,630 |
| Counselor, All Other | $61,080 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $65,940 |
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.
Burlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,800 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,274 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Des Moines County | 710 workers, 119 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Burlington-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Galesburg, IL – 40.3 mi away (34,620 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 42.4 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Rock Island, IL – 53.8 mi away (38,210 pop)
- Moline, IL – 57.1 mi away (42,250 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 58.4 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Burlington, IA?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Burlington. The closest is Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO (51.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois Central College (84.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Iowa?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Iowa are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($67,180), Social and Community Service Manager ($65,940), Counselor, All Other ($61,080). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?
Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study counseling?
Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.