Best Online Counseling Programs in Meridian, MS (2026)

Meridian, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $11,900 to $39,167 per year for indexed programs. Meridian has a population of about 34,466. Median household income is $34,657 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $67,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Meridian

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Meridian

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.

Meridian at a Glance

Other Meridian-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Laurel, MS – 54.6 mi away (26,433 pop)
• Starkville, MS – 74.8 mi away (32,441 pop)
• Brandon, MS – 76.3 mi away (23,826 pop)
• Columbus, MS – 79.3 mi away (32,386 pop)
• Pearl, MS – 82.2 mi away (26,485 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Meridian, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Meridian. The closest is University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL (32.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi College (95.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Mississippi are: Social and Community Service Manager ($67,330), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($58,710), Counselor, All Other ($54,090). Wages for Meridian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Meridian?

Laurel, MS is 54.6 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study counseling?

Meridian’s median household income of $34,657 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.