Best Online Counseling Programs in Norfolk, NE (2026)

Norfolk, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $38,190 to $50,429 per year for indexed programs. Norfolk has a population of about 25,962. Median household income is $62,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Norfolk

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Norfolk

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.

Norfolk at a Glance

Other Norfolk-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Columbus, NE – 41.5 mi away (22,846 pop)
• Sioux City, IA – 61.6 mi away (106,740 pop)
• Fremont, NE – 63.2 mi away (27,598 pop)
• Omaha, NE – 88.8 mi away (792,463 pop)
• Grand Island, NE – 91.0 mi away (53,556 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Norfolk, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Norfolk. The closest is Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morningside University (62.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Nebraska are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,790), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($63,770), Marriage and Family Therapist ($62,610). Wages for Norfolk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Norfolk?

Columbus, NE is 41.5 miles from Norfolk 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 Norfolk an affordable place to study counseling?

Norfolk’s median household income of $62,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.