Best Online Counseling Programs in Muskogee, OK (2026)

Muskogee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Muskogee has a population of about 36,819. Median household income is $48,735 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% 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 Muskogee

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

#1

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 25.0 miles from Muskogee BOC Score44.0
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#2

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 38.9 miles from Muskogee BOC Score42.9
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#3

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 54.2 miles from Muskogee BOC Score64.3
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#4

Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR 70.6 miles from Muskogee BOC Score24.0
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#5

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 92.7 miles from Muskogee BOC Score43.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Muskogee

OccupationMedian 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 OtherN/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.


Muskogee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,819Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,735Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Muskogee County236 workers, 97 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Muskogee, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Muskogee. The closest is Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK (25.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma Baptist University (92.7 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 Muskogee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Broken Arrow instead of Muskogee?

Broken Arrow, OK is 31.2 miles from Muskogee 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 Muskogee an affordable place to study counseling?

Muskogee’s median household income of $48,735 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskogee 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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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.