Best Counseling Schools Near Rosenberg, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Rosenberg, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $15,436 to $27,981 per year for indexed programs. Rosenberg has a population of about 39,467. Median household income is $64,897 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% 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 Rosenberg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Rosenberg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rosenberg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Rosenberg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

North American University

Stafford, TX 15.5 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
33.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Avg net price $18,721/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,436
Out‑of‑state$15,436
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX 20.9 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,933
Avg net price $20,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, TX 27.2 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,757
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX 27.7 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,232
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX 27.8 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 28.8 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 29.8 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,254
Avg net price $5,737/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 30.0 miles from Rosenberg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $16,590/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Rosenberg

Rosenberg 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.

Rosenberg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,467 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,897 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Fort Bend County 8,545 workers, 933 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Rosenberg, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Rosenberg. The closest is North American University in Stafford, TX (15.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (27.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Rosenberg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Rosenberg 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 Sugar Land instead of Rosenberg?

Sugar Land, TX is 11.9 miles from Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg an affordable place to study counseling?

Rosenberg’s median household income of $64,897 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rosenberg 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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Other Programs Available in Rosenberg

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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