Weatherford College
Published tuition$4,560 - $15,148
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Granbury, TX (2026)
Granbury, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,560 to $15,148 per year for indexed programs. Granbury has a population of about 11,665. Median household income is $68,839 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.4% 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 Granbury
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Granbury. Distances are calculated from Granbury 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 Granbury. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Southwestern Adventist University
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Tarleton State University
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Tarrant County College District
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Texas Wesleyan University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Granbury
| Occupation | Median 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.
Granbury at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,665 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,839 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Hood County | 190 workers, 62 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Granbury-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Weatherford, TX – 21.2 mi away (41,333 pop)
- Cleburne, TX – 21.4 mi away (36,185 pop)
- Benbrook, TX – 23.8 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Burleson, TX – 25.8 mi away (45,016 pop)
- Stephenville, TX – 30.9 mi away (20,213 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Granbury, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Granbury. The closest is Weatherford College in Weatherford, TX (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Wesleyan University (34.6 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 Granbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Weatherford instead of Granbury?
Weatherford, TX is 21.2 miles from Granbury 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 Granbury an affordable place to study counseling?
Granbury’s median household income of $68,839 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Granbury 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.