LeTourneau University
Published tuition$35,500 - $48,206
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Longview, TX (2026)
Longview, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $48,206 per year for indexed programs. Longview has a population of about 82,765. Median household income is $62,488 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Longview, TX metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $67,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Longview
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Longview. Distances are calculated from Longview 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 Longview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Kilgore College
Published tuition$2,160 - $14,924
Online programsYes
East Texas Baptist University
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Online programsYes
Tyler Junior College
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Online programsYes
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Longview
Longview is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). 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 | $44,990 | Longview, TX | $50,268 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $64,680 | Longview, TX | $72,268 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | TX statewide | $51,732 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,990 | TX statewide | $55,855 |
| Counselor, All Other | $54,450 | TX statewide | $60,838 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $67,840 | Longview, TX | $75,799 |
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.
Longview at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,765 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,488 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Gregg County | 1,447 workers, 210 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Longview-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Marshall, TX – 24.0 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Tyler, TX – 34.6 mi away (140,857 pop)
- Shreveport, LA – 56.4 mi away (291,749 pop)
- Nacogdoches, TX – 62.9 mi away (35,525 pop)
- Bossier City, LA – 63.8 mi away (68,485 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Longview, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Longview. The closest is LeTourneau University in Longview, TX (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Tyler (31.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Longview?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Longview are: Social and Community Service Manager ($67,840), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($64,680), Counselor, All Other ($54,450). 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 Marshall instead of Longview?
Marshall, TX is 24.0 miles from Longview 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 Longview an affordable place to study counseling?
Longview’s median household income of $62,488 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longview 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.