Best Online Counseling Programs in Springfield, MO (2026)

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

Springfield, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Springfield has a population of about 169,432. Median household income is $45,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Springfield

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Springfield. Distances are calculated from Springfield 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 Springfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO 1.7 miles from Springfield BOC Score36.8
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#2

Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR 85.6 miles from Springfield BOC Score24.0
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#3

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 98.8 miles from Springfield BOC Score64.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$48,120Springfield, MO$54,312
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$53,720Springfield, MO$60,632
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,440MO statewide$68,217
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,320Springfield, MO$55,666
Counselor, All Other$43,680MO statewide$49,300
Social and Community Service Manager$72,820Springfield, MO$82,190

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.

Springfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population169,432Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,984Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Greene County6,467 workers, 2,558 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Springfield, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Springfield. The closest is Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in Springfield, MO (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is John Brown University (98.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Springfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Springfield are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,820), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,440), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($53,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Springfield?

Nixa, MO is 10.3 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study counseling?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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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