Best Online Counseling Programs in London, KY (2026)

London, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. London has a population of about 7,576. Median household income is $45,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to London

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near London. Distances are calculated from London city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near London

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.

London at a Glance

Other London-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Somerset, KY – 29.3 mi away (29,799 pop)
• Richmond, KY – 43.3 mi away (39,267 pop)
• Nicholasville, KY – 59.5 mi away (30,052 pop)
• Winchester, KY – 61.1 mi away (25,961 pop)
• Lexington, KY – 66.9 mi away (312,495 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near London, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near London. The closest is Union College in Barbourville, KY (20.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindsey Wilson College (67.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Kentucky are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,960), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($64,350), Rehabilitation Counselor ($58,540). Wages for London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Somerset instead of London?

Somerset, KY is 29.3 miles from London 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 London an affordable place to study counseling?

London’s median household income of $45,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in London while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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.