Best Online Counseling Programs in Murray, KY (2026)

Murray, Kentucky has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% 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 Murray

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Murray. Distances are calculated from Murray city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Murray

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.

Murray at a Glance

Other Murray-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Paducah, KY – 36.2 mi away (49,027 pop)
• Hopkinsville, KY – 49.1 mi away (32,733 pop)
• Clarksville, TN – 54.3 mi away (179,367 pop)
• Madisonville, KY – 67.5 mi away (24,565 pop)
• Dyersburg, TN – 70.8 mi away (21,313 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Murray. The closest is Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN (53.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lipscomb University (91.6 miles). 4 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 Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study counseling?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray 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.