Best Online Counseling Programs in Natchez, MS (2026)

Natchez, Mississippi has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $39,167 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% 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 Natchez

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Natchez

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.

Natchez at a Glance

Other Natchez-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Vicksburg, MS – 61.0 mi away (27,887 pop)
• Alexandria, LA – 66.2 mi away (82,995 pop)
• Central, LA – 71.1 mi away (28,529 pop)
• Baton Rouge, LA – 77.6 mi away (589,675 pop)
• Monroe, LA – 78.6 mi away (117,673 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Natchez, MS?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Natchez. The closest is Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA (71.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Lafayette (99.1 miles). 4 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 Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study counseling?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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.