Best Online Counseling Programs in Ashland, OH (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashland, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Ashland has a population of about 19,008. Median household income is $57,310 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Ashland

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ashland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 0.6 miles from Ashland BOC Score52.1
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#2

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 14.6 miles from Ashland BOC Score60.9
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#3

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 39.8 miles from Ashland BOC Score58.2
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#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 44.2 miles from Ashland BOC Score48.4
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#5

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH 45.4 miles from Ashland BOC Score40.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Ashland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,360
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$61,760
Marriage and Family Therapist$70,240
Rehabilitation Counselor$42,620
Counselor, All Other$45,840
Social and Community Service Manager$73,890

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.

Ashland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,008Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,310Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Ashland County530 workers, 48 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Ashland, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Ashland. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stautzenberger College-Brecksville (45.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Ohio are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,890), Marriage and Family Therapist ($70,240), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,760). Wages for Ashland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mansfield instead of Ashland?

Mansfield, OH is 13.1 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study counseling?

Ashland’s median household income of $57,310 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.

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