Xavier University
Published tuition$48,125 - $62,293
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Mason, OH (2026)
Mason, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $48,125 to $62,293 per year for indexed programs. Mason has a population of about 35,148. Median household income is $124,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Mason
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Mason. Distances are calculated from Mason 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 Mason. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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Union Institute & University
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Northern Kentucky University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Mason
Mason is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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 | $58,520 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,342 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $61,830 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,811 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,260 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,166 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,300 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,484 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,840 | OH statewide | $48,050 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $72,940 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,457 |
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.
Mason at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,148 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $124,407 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 61.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Warren County | 566 workers, 283 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Mason-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Lebanon, OH – 6.7 mi away (20,651 pop)
- Middletown, OH – 10.7 mi away (97,742 pop)
- Fairfield, OH – 12.8 mi away (42,617 pop)
- Hamilton, OH – 14.2 mi away (62,127 pop)
- Cincinnati, OH – 18.4 mi away (1,634,573 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Mason, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Mason. The closest is Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH (17.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Kentucky University (23.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Mason?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Mason are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,940), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,830), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,260). 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 Lebanon instead of Mason?
Lebanon, OH is 6.7 miles from Mason 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 Mason an affordable place to study counseling?
Mason’s median household income of $124,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mason 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.