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Best Online Counseling Programs in Pearland, TX (2026)
Pearland, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Pearland has a population of about 125,983. Median household income is $112,470 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.4% 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 Pearland
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Pearland. Distances are calculated from Pearland 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 Pearland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Houston
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Alvin Community College
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Houston Community College
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University of St Thomas
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Pearland
Pearland 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.
Pearland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,983 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $112,470 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 47.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Brazoria County | 4,711 workers, 401 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pearland-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Friendswood, TX – 8.0 mi away (39,396 pop)
- Alvin, TX – 12.3 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Pasadena, TX – 12.3 mi away (153,351 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 13.1 mi away (74,561 pop)
- League City, TX – 13.6 mi away (102,010 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Pearland, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Pearland. The closest is Houston Graduate School of Theology in Houston, TX (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Thomas (13.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Pearland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Pearland 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 Friendswood instead of Pearland?
Friendswood, TX is 8.0 miles from Pearland 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 Pearland an affordable place to study counseling?
Pearland’s median household income of $112,470 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pearland 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.