Best Online Counseling Programs in Dyersburg, TN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $88,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Dyersburg

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

#1

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 59.0 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score55.8
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#2

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis, TN 66.8 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score35.0
Published tuition$4,550 - $17,750
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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 71.3 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score53.0
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#4

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 73.7 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823
Online programsYes

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#5

Mid-South Christian College

Memphis, TN 74.0 miles from Dyersburg
Published tuition$11,905 - $19,761
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Dyersburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$49,580
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$59,960
Marriage and Family Therapist$46,700
Rehabilitation Counselor$46,060
Counselor, All Other$51,900
Social and Community Service Manager$88,240

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.

Dyersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Dyer County78 workers, 53 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN (59.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mid-South Christian College (74.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Tennessee are: Social and Community Service Manager ($88,240), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,960), Counselor, All Other ($51,900). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.

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