Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Lubbock, TX (2026)
Lubbock, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $23,186 to $40,493 per year for indexed programs. Lubbock has a population of about 261,078. Median household income is $60,487 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lubbock, TX metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $70,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Lubbock
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Lubbock. Distances are calculated from Lubbock 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 Lubbock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Texas Tech University
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Online programsYes
Lubbock Christian University
Published tuition$27,298 - $40,493
Online programsYes
South Plains College
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Online programs--
Wayland Baptist University
Published tuition$23,186 - $34,762
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Lubbock
Lubbock is part of the Lubbock, TX metro area (BLS area code 31180). 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 | $46,390 | Lubbock, TX | $50,811 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $67,900 | Lubbock, TX | $74,370 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | TX statewide | $50,712 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,610 | Lubbock, TX | $47,766 |
| Counselor, All Other | $65,520 | Lubbock, TX | $71,763 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $70,000 | Lubbock, TX | $76,670 |
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.
Lubbock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 261,078 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,487 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Lubbock County | 3,911 workers, 355 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lubbock-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Plainview, TX – 44.1 mi away (24,257 pop)
- Hobbs, NM – 93.7 mi away (41,021 pop)
- Big Spring, TX – 94.7 mi away (29,267 pop)
- Clovis, NM – 96.0 mi away (43,327 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Lubbock, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Lubbock. The closest is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayland Baptist University (43.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Lubbock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Lubbock are: Social and Community Service Manager ($70,000), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($67,900), Counselor, All Other ($65,520). 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 Plainview instead of Lubbock?
Plainview, TX is 44.1 miles from Lubbock 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 Lubbock an affordable place to study counseling?
Lubbock’s median household income of $60,487 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lubbock 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.