Best Online Counseling Programs in Gaffney, SC (2026)

Gaffney, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,650 to $15,451 per year for indexed programs. Gaffney has a population of about 12,612. Median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Gaffney

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Gaffney. Distances are calculated from Gaffney city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Gaffney

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.

Gaffney at a Glance

Other Gaffney-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Shelby, NC – 16.2 mi away (27,288 pop)
• Spartanburg, SC – 17.7 mi away (185,031 pop)
• Forest City, NC – 21.6 mi away (25,817 pop)
• Gastonia, NC – 29.2 mi away (178,477 pop)
• Greer, SC – 34.1 mi away (29,000 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Gaffney. The closest is Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Piedmont Community College (44.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in South Carolina are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,410), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,340), Marriage and Family Therapist ($55,430). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney 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 Gaffney an affordable place to study counseling?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney 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.