Best Online Counseling Programs in Sevierville, TN (2026)

Sevierville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Sevierville has a population of about 18,105. Median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Sevierville

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

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN 10.7 miles from Sevierville BOC Score46.6
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#2

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 16.8 miles from Sevierville BOC Score48.5
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#3

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 20.9 miles from Sevierville BOC Score74.4
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#4

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 24.1 miles from Sevierville BOC Score47.8
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#5

Southwestern Community College

Sylva, NC 42.5 miles from Sevierville BOC Score62.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Sevierville

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.


Sevierville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Sevier County210 workers, 119 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Sevierville. The closest is Johnson University in Knoxville, TN (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Community College (42.5 miles). 5 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 Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Knoxville instead of Sevierville?

Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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 Sevierville an affordable place to study counseling?

Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville 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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Other Programs Available in Sevierville

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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.