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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near London, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from London city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 London. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY 20.4 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
30.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,002
Avg net price $21,311/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY 26.9 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,036
Avg net price $14,107/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 67.3 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
39.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,129
Avg net price $15,070/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,808
Out‑of‑state$27,808
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 67.9 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Spalding University

Louisville, KY 119.9 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,438
Avg net price $25,491/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 131.4 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY 133.7 miles from London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,220
Avg net price $8,191/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Counseling Wages Near London

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$54,190
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$64,350
Marriage and Family Therapist$52,420
Rehabilitation Counselor$58,540
Counselor, All Other$40,230
Social and Community Service Manager$76,960

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

MetricValueSource
Population7,576Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Laurel County266 workers, 270 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near London, KY?

Accredited schools offering counseling programs near London are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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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Other Programs Available in London

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Data verified: July 23, 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.