Best Online Counseling Programs in Orangeburg, SC (2026)

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Orangeburg has a population of about 13,189. Median household income is $33,066 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Orangeburg

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Orangeburg

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.

Orangeburg at a Glance

Other Orangeburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Columbia, SC – 37.6 mi away (571,249 pop)
• Lexington, SC – 39.8 mi away (20,988 pop)
• Sumter, SC – 41.2 mi away (73,468 pop)
• Aiken, SC – 49.6 mi away (30,937 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 52.2 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Orangeburg. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Charleston Southern University (58.0 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 Orangeburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Orangeburg?

Columbia, SC is 37.6 miles from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Orangeburg’s median household income of $33,066 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orangeburg 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.