Best Online Counseling Programs in Gallatin, TN (2026)

Gallatin, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Gallatin has a population of about 46,667. Median household income is $73,589 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Gallatin

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

#1

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 24.7 miles from Gallatin BOC Score61.1
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#2

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 26.3 miles from Gallatin BOC Score62.5
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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 41.9 miles from Gallatin BOC Score52.7
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#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 50.3 miles from Gallatin BOC Score44.5
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#5

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 81.8 miles from Gallatin BOC Score39.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Gallatin

Gallatin is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$50,810Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$52,762
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$60,550Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$62,876
Marriage and Family Therapist$47,650Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$49,481
Rehabilitation Counselor$46,490Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$48,276
Counselor, All Other$45,870Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$47,632
Social and Community Service Manager$89,840Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$93,292

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.


Gallatin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,667Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,589Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Sumner County474 workers, 280 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Gallatin, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Gallatin. The closest is Belmont University in Nashville, TN (24.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindsey Wilson College (81.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Gallatin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Gallatin are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,840), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,550), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($50,810). 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 Hendersonville instead of Gallatin?

Hendersonville, TN is 8.8 miles from Gallatin 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 Gallatin an affordable place to study counseling?

Gallatin’s median household income of $73,589 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallatin 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.