Best Online Counseling Programs in Starkville, MS (2026)

Starkville, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,412 to $33,200 per year for indexed programs. Starkville has a population of about 25,611. Median household income is $39,751 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% 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 Starkville

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Starkville. Distances are calculated from Starkville city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Starkville

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.

Starkville at a Glance

Other Starkville-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Columbus, MS – 24.2 mi away (32,386 pop)
• Tupelo, MS – 55.8 mi away (46,095 pop)
• Northport, AL – 72.4 mi away (25,045 pop)
• Oxford, MS – 74.0 mi away (31,728 pop)
• Meridian, MS – 74.8 mi away (39,478 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Starkville, MS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Starkville. The closest is University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL (70.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Alabama (76.1 miles). 3 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 Starkville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Starkville?

Columbus, MS is 24.2 miles from Starkville 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 Starkville an affordable place to study counseling?

Starkville’s median household income of $39,751 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Starkville 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.