Best Online Counseling Programs in Brownwood, TX (2026)

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

Brownwood, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Brownwood has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $47,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Brownwood

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

#1

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 56.3 miles from Brownwood BOC Score51.8
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#2

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 67.9 miles from Brownwood BOC Score54.3
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#3

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 69.0 miles from Brownwood BOC Score48.1
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#4

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX 80.2 miles from Brownwood BOC Score37.4
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#5

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 84.8 miles from Brownwood BOC Score78.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Brownwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$62,630
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$67,900
Marriage and Family Therapist$46,300
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,990
Counselor, All Other$54,450
Social and Community Service Manager$76,520

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.

Brownwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Brown County66 workers, 33 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Brownwood, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Brownwood. The closest is Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (56.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A&M University-Central Texas (84.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Texas are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,520), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($67,900), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,630). Wages for Brownwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stephenville instead of Brownwood?

Stephenville, TX is 56.3 miles from Brownwood 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 Brownwood an affordable place to study counseling?

Brownwood’s median household income of $47,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Brownwood

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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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