Alvin Community College
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Galveston, TX (2026)
Galveston, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,166 to $12,050 per year for indexed programs. Galveston has a population of about 53,348. Median household income is $57,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Galveston
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Galveston. Distances are calculated from Galveston 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 Galveston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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San Jacinto Community College
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Online programsYes
Lee College
Published tuition$2,166 - $12,050
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University of Houston
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Galveston
Galveston is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 | $67,370 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $68,327 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $75,930 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,008 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $44,140 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,767 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,714 |
| Counselor, All Other | $54,450 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $55,223 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,780 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,870 |
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.
Galveston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,348 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Galveston County | 2,731 workers, 292 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Galveston-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Texas City, TX – 12.2 mi away (113,847 pop)
- Dickinson, TX – 17.4 mi away (20,074 pop)
- League City, TX – 21.1 mi away (102,010 pop)
- Alvin, TX – 25.9 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 25.9 mi away (39,396 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Galveston, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Galveston. The closest is Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX (23.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Houston (42.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Galveston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Galveston are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,780), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($75,930), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($67,370). 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 Texas City instead of Galveston?
Texas City, TX is 12.2 miles from Galveston 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 Galveston an affordable place to study counseling?
Galveston’s median household income of $57,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galveston 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.