Shawnee State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Portsmouth, OH (2026)
Portsmouth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $8,942 to $21,299 per year for indexed programs. Portsmouth has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $35,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% 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 Portsmouth
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Portsmouth. Distances are calculated from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Kentucky Christian University
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Online programsYes
Huntington Junior College
Published tuition$10,050 - $16,788
Online programsYes
Marshall University
Published tuition$8,942 - $21,299
Online programsYes
Mountwest Community and Technical College
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Portsmouth
| 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.
Portsmouth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,919 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,319 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Scioto County | 323 workers, 101 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Portsmouth-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Ashland, KY – 26.0 mi away (21,038 pop)
- Huntington, WV – 36.3 mi away (198,419 pop)
- Chillicothe, OH – 40.5 mi away (32,004 pop)
- Athens, OH – 60.2 mi away (30,077 pop)
- Lancaster, OH – 69.5 mi away (43,726 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Portsmouth, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Portsmouth. The closest is Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, OH (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mountwest Community and Technical College (36.2 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 Portsmouth workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Portsmouth?
Ashland, KY is 26.0 miles from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth an affordable place to study counseling?
Portsmouth’s median household income of $35,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portsmouth 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.