Malone University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in New Philadelphia, OH (2026)
New Philadelphia, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $34,595 to $45,817 per year for indexed programs. New Philadelphia has a population of about 17,563. Median household income is $60,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% 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 New Philadelphia
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near New Philadelphia. Distances are calculated from New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Stark State College
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Online programsYes
Walsh University
Published tuition$34,595 - $45,817
Online programsYes
Belmont College
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Online programsYes
University of Akron Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near New Philadelphia
| 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.
New Philadelphia at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,563 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,932 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Tuscarawas County | 264 workers, 82 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other New Philadelphia-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Massillon, OH – 21.1 mi away (32,258 pop)
- Canton, OH – 22.6 mi away (272,768 pop)
- Green, OH – 32.0 mi away (25,673 pop)
- Alliance, OH – 33.8 mi away (31,917 pop)
- Wooster, OH – 34.5 mi away (31,483 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near New Philadelphia, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near New Philadelphia. The closest is Malone University in Canton, OH (23.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (41.5 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 New Philadelphia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Massillon instead of New Philadelphia?
Massillon, OH is 21.1 miles from New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia an affordable place to study counseling?
New Philadelphia’s median household income of $60,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Philadelphia 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.