Best Online Counseling Programs in Goldsboro, NC (2026)

Goldsboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,524 to $11,311 per year for indexed programs. Goldsboro has a population of about 33,448. Median household income is $47,005 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Goldsboro, NC metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $67,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Goldsboro

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Goldsboro

Goldsboro is part of the Goldsboro, NC metro area (BLS area code 24140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Goldsboro at a Glance

Other Goldsboro-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Kinston, NC – 22.5 mi away (28,072 pop)
• Smithfield, NC – 23.2 mi away (30,375 pop)
• Wilson, NC – 24.5 mi away (49,644 pop)
• Clayton, NC – 33.1 mi away (20,260 pop)
• Greenville, NC – 36.7 mi away (127,464 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Goldsboro, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Goldsboro. The closest is Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sampson Community College (34.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Goldsboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Goldsboro are: Social and Community Service Manager ($67,040), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($57,000), Counselor, All Other ($52,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kinston instead of Goldsboro?

Kinston, NC is 22.5 miles from Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro an affordable place to study counseling?

Goldsboro’s median household income of $47,005 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Goldsboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.