Best Online Counseling Programs in Kenner, LA (2026)

Kenner, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $7,490 to $28,380 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Kenner

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

#1

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 9.3 miles from Kenner BOC Score48.7
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#2

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 9.6 miles from Kenner BOC Score56.6
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#3

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 12.6 miles from Kenner BOC Score30.6
Published tuition$7,490 - $20,893
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#4

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA 17.1 miles from Kenner BOC Score40.9
Published tuition$16,160 - $28,380
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#5

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA 36.3 miles from Kenner BOC Score50.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Kenner

Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$42,140New Orleans-Metairie, LA$45,508
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$59,200New Orleans-Metairie, LA$63,931
Marriage and Family TherapistN/ALA statewide
Rehabilitation Counselor$56,940New Orleans-Metairie, LA$61,490
Counselor, All Other$48,620New Orleans-Metairie, LA$52,505
Social and Community Service Manager$86,290New Orleans-Metairie, LA$93,186

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.


Kenner at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population65,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,099Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Jefferson County5,593 workers, 756 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Kenner. The closest is Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA (9.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nicholls State University (36.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Kenner?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Kenner are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,290), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,200), Rehabilitation Counselor ($56,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?

New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner 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 Kenner an affordable place to study counseling?

Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.