Best Online Counseling Programs in Henderson, NC (2026)

Henderson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $1,956 to $13,525 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 14,922. Median household income is $38,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Henderson

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Henderson

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.

Henderson at a Glance

Other Henderson-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Wake Forest, NC – 25.7 mi away (40,112 pop)
• Durham, NC – 36.3 mi away (400,379 pop)
• Raleigh, NC – 36.4 mi away (1,005,457 pop)
• Morrisville, NC – 41.2 mi away (24,732 pop)
• Rocky Mount, NC – 42.1 mi away (65,851 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Henderson, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Henderson. The closest is Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson, NC (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Halifax Community College (45.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in North Carolina are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,590), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($57,630), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($55,490). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wake Forest instead of Henderson?

Wake Forest, NC is 25.7 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study counseling?

Henderson’s median household income of $38,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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.