Best Online Counseling Programs in Radcliff, KY (2026)

Radcliff, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $40,924 per year for indexed programs. Radcliff has a population of about 22,967. Median household income is $60,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Elizabethtown, KY metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor at a median $82,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Radcliff

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Radcliff. Distances are calculated from Radcliff 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 Radcliff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Spalding University

Louisville, KY 30.6 miles from Radcliff BOC Score39.5
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#2

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN 36.8 miles from Radcliff BOC Score46.0
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#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 45.9 miles from Radcliff BOC Score33.4
Published tuition$26,990 - $40,924
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#4

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 60.4 miles from Radcliff BOC Score39.7
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#5

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 64.4 miles from Radcliff BOC Score52.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Radcliff

Radcliff is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,720Elizabethtown, KY$64,812
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$82,770Elizabethtown, KY$91,358
Marriage and Family Therapist$52,420KY statewide$57,859
Rehabilitation Counselor$58,540KY statewide$64,614
Counselor, All Other$40,230KY statewide$44,404
Social and Community Service Manager$64,690Elizabethtown, KY$71,402

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.


Radcliff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,967Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Hardin County1,560 workers, 513 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Radcliff, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Radcliff. The closest is Spalding University in Louisville, KY (30.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Kentucky University (64.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Radcliff?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Radcliff are: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($82,770), Social and Community Service Manager ($64,690), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Elizabethtown instead of Radcliff?

Elizabethtown, KY is 8.6 miles from Radcliff 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 Radcliff an affordable place to study counseling?

Radcliff’s median household income of $60,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Radcliff 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.