Best Online Counseling Programs in North Platte, NE (2026)

North Platte, Nebraska is home to about 23,030 residents. Median household income is $57,805 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% 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 North Platte

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near North Platte. Distances are calculated from North Platte city center.

No North Platte-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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


Counseling Wages Near North Platte

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$63,770
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$62,500
Marriage and Family Therapist$62,610
Rehabilitation Counselor$47,050
Counselor, All Other$40,530
Social and Community Service Manager$73,790

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.


North Platte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,030Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Lincoln County618 workers, 95 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 North Platte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kearney instead of North Platte?

Kearney, NE is 92.5 miles from North Platte 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 North Platte an affordable place to study counseling?

North Platte’s median household income of $57,805 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Platte 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.