Best Counseling Schools Near Duncan, OK (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Duncan, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $3,779 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Duncan has a population of about 22,872. Median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Duncan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Duncan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Duncan city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Duncan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Cameron University

Lawton, OK 29.6 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,118
Avg net price $10,912/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 53.4 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK 58.9 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,116
Avg net price $16,692/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK 67.2 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,307
Avg net price $7,081/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,779
Out‑of‑state$9,564
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, OK 69.0 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
88.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK 69.0 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,951
Avg net price $22,084/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

East Central University

Ada, OK 73.1 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,962
Avg net price $8,683/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 79.5 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,434
Avg net price $20,958/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Duncan

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $59,350
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $52,040
Marriage and Family Therapist $57,670
Rehabilitation Counselor $38,260
Counselor, All Other N/A
Social and Community Service Manager $73,720

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.

Duncan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,872 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,020 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Stephens County 130 workers, 60 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Duncan, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Duncan. The closest is Cameron University in Lawton, OK (29.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (67.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Oklahoma are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,720), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,350), Marriage and Family Therapist ($57,670). Wages for Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan 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 Duncan an affordable place to study counseling?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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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Other Programs Available in Duncan

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Duncan:

Data verified: September 6, 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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