Best Online Counseling Programs in Dodge City, KS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dodge City, Kansas has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Dodge City has a population of about 27,652. Median household income is $67,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Dodge City

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Dodge City. Distances are calculated from Dodge City 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 Dodge City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS 82.7 miles from Dodge City BOC Score50.8
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#2

High Plains Technology Center

Woodward, OK 98.9 miles from Dodge City BOC Score44.4
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#3

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK 99.7 miles from Dodge City BOC Score40.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Dodge City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,470
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$56,590
Marriage and Family Therapist$68,710
Rehabilitation Counselor$41,980
Counselor, All OtherN/A
Social and Community Service Manager$79,260

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.

Dodge City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,652Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Ford County118 workers, 32 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Dodge City, KS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Dodge City. The closest is Barton County Community College in Great Bend, KS (82.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern Oklahoma State University (99.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Kansas are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,260), Marriage and Family Therapist ($68,710), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,470). Wages for Dodge City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Dodge City?

Garden City, KS is 48.2 miles from Dodge City 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 Dodge City an affordable place to study counseling?

Dodge City’s median household income of $67,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dodge City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.

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