North Central State College
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Mansfield, OH (2026)
Mansfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $33,628 to $46,640 per year for indexed programs. Mansfield has a population of about 47,686. Median household income is $42,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mansfield, OH metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $74,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Mansfield
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Mansfield. Distances are calculated from Mansfield 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 Mansfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ashland University
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Online programsYes
Marion Technical College
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Online programsYes
Heidelberg University
Published tuition$33,628 - $46,640
Online programs--
Tiffin University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Mansfield
Mansfield is part of the Mansfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 31900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $53,650 | Mansfield, OH | $60,349 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $58,050 | Mansfield, OH | $65,298 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $70,240 | OH statewide | $79,010 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $56,970 | Mansfield, OH | $64,083 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,840 | OH statewide | $51,564 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $74,520 | Mansfield, OH | $83,825 |
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.
Mansfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,686 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,605 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Richland County | 313 workers, 125 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Mansfield-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Ashland, OH – 13.1 mi away (20,352 pop)
- Mount Vernon, OH – 26.4 mi away (21,670 pop)
- Wooster, OH – 31.3 mi away (31,483 pop)
- Norwalk, OH – 33.4 mi away (20,593 pop)
- Marion, OH – 33.4 mi away (45,718 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Mansfield, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Mansfield. The closest is North Central State College in Mansfield, OH (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (42.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Mansfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Mansfield are: Social and Community Service Manager ($74,520), Marriage and Family Therapist ($70,240), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($58,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Mansfield?
Ashland, OH is 13.1 miles from Mansfield 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 Mansfield an affordable place to study counseling?
Mansfield’s median household income of $42,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mansfield 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.