Best Online Counseling Programs in Beaufort, SC (2026)

Beaufort, South Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Beaufort has a population of about 13,660. Median household income is $59,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Beaufort

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Beaufort. Distances are calculated from Beaufort city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Beaufort

Beaufort is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

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.

Beaufort at a Glance

Other Beaufort-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Hilton Head Island, SC – 18.1 mi away (75,328 pop)
• Pooler, GA – 39.8 mi away (23,744 pop)
• Savannah, GA – 39.9 mi away (280,692 pop)
• North Charleston, SC – 48.9 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 49.2 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Beaufort, SC?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Beaufort. The closest is South University-Savannah in Savannah, GA (38.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Carolina State University (73.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Beaufort?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Beaufort are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,470), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($69,200), Marriage and Family Therapist ($55,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hilton Head Island instead of Beaufort?

Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.1 miles from Beaufort 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 Beaufort an affordable place to study counseling?

Beaufort’s median household income of $59,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaufort while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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.