Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)
Corpus Christi, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Corpus Christi has a population of about 317,383. Median household income is $66,325 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Corpus Christi, TX metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Corpus Christi
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Corpus Christi. Distances are calculated from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Del Mar College
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Texas A & M University-Kingsville
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University of Houston-Victoria
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metro area (BLS area code 18580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $50,250 | Corpus Christi, TX | $54,207 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $63,220 | Corpus Christi, TX | $68,198 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | TX statewide | $49,946 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,430 | Corpus Christi, TX | $46,850 |
| Counselor, All Other | $52,090 | Corpus Christi, TX | $56,192 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,090 | Corpus Christi, TX | $78,846 |
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.
Corpus Christi at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 317,383 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,325 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Nueces County | 4,219 workers, 346 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Corpus Christi-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Kingsville, TX – 32.6 mi away (25,870 pop)
- Alice, TX – 41.9 mi away (21,172 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Corpus Christi, TX?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Corpus Christi. The closest is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Houston-Victoria (79.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Corpus Christi?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Corpus Christi are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,090), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($63,220), Counselor, All Other ($52,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kingsville instead of Corpus Christi?
Kingsville, TX is 32.6 miles from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi an affordable place to study counseling?
Corpus Christi’s median household income of $66,325 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corpus Christi 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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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.