Best Online Counseling Programs in Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 1 accredited school offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $7,754 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Poplar Bluff has a population of about 16,243. Median household income is $42,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $71,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Poplar Bluff

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Poplar Bluff. Distances are calculated from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823

Online programsYes

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

Counseling Wages Near Poplar Bluff

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor	$56,910
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor	$58,040
Marriage and Family Therapist	$60,440
Rehabilitation Counselor	$45,180
Counselor, All Other	$43,680
Social and Community Service Manager	$71,970

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.

Poplar Bluff at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	16,243	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$42,035	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	16.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Butler County	1,483 workers, 506 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Poplar Bluff-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

Paragould, AR – 49.2 mi away (26,617 pop)
Cape Girardeau, MO – 60.4 mi away (55,253 pop)
Jonesboro, AR – 66.8 mi away (72,838 pop)
Farmington, MO – 70.4 mi away (44,494 pop)
Dyersburg, TN – 76.0 mi away (21,313 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Poplar Bluff, MO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Poplar Bluff. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (65.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (65.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Missouri are: Social and Community Service Manager ($71,970), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,440), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($58,040). Wages for Poplar Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Poplar Bluff?

Paragould, AR is 49.2 miles from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff an affordable place to study counseling?

Poplar Bluff’s median household income of $42,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poplar Bluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.

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