Best Online Counseling Programs in East Ridge, TN (2026)

East Ridge, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,363 to $23,751 per year for indexed programs. East Ridge has a population of about 22,034. Median household income is $55,988 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to East Ridge

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

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

Counseling Wages Near East Ridge

East Ridge is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area (BLS area code 16860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee 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.

East Ridge at a Glance

Other East Ridge-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Chattanooga, TN – 4.9 mi away (403,618 pop)
• Dalton, GA – 21.5 mi away (87,688 pop)
• Cleveland, TN – 23.9 mi away (71,601 pop)
• Calhoun, GA – 38.5 mi away (33,092 pop)
• Rome, GA – 50.6 mi away (61,019 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near East Ridge, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near East Ridge. The closest is Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga, TN (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gadsden State Community College (81.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near East Ridge?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near East Ridge are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,400), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($56,660), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($55,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Chattanooga instead of East Ridge?

Chattanooga, TN is 4.9 miles from East Ridge 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 East Ridge an affordable place to study counseling?

East Ridge’s median household income of $55,988 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Ridge 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.