Best Online Counseling Programs in Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,554 to $10,451 per year for indexed programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% 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 Laurinburg

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Laurinburg

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.

Laurinburg at a Glance

Other Laurinburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Rockingham, NC – 20.2 mi away (24,135 pop)
• Lumberton, NC – 27.6 mi away (29,681 pop)
• Pinehurst, NC – 29.9 mi away (44,070 pop)
• Fayetteville, NC – 36.2 mi away (316,764 pop)
• Florence, SC – 43.8 mi away (92,614 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Laurinburg. The closest is Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC (16.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Carolina Community College (52.6 miles). 5 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 Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg 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.