Best Online Counseling Programs in Mount Vernon, OH (2026)

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

Mount Vernon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 16,802. Median household income is $54,335 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% 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 Mount Vernon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Mount Vernon. Distances are calculated from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Counseling Wages Near Mount Vernon

Occupation	Median 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.

Mount Vernon at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	16,802	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$54,335	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	24.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Knox County	82 workers, 55 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Mount Vernon-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

Newark, OH – 21.9 mi away (78,563 pop)
Mansfield, OH – 26.4 mi away (73,450 pop)
Westerville, OH – 29.7 mi away (38,985 pop)
Gahanna, OH – 32.3 mi away (34,956 pop)
Delaware, OH – 32.4 mi away (38,643 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Mount Vernon, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (21.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Capital University (38.5 miles). 4 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 Mount Vernon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Mount Vernon?

Newark, OH is 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study counseling?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $54,335 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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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