Southern Methodist University
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Best Online Counseling Programs in University Park, TX (2026)
University Park, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $20,844 to $20,844 per year for indexed programs. University Park has a population of about 25,104. Median household income is $250,001 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 90.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $80,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to University Park
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near University Park. Distances are calculated from University Park 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 University Park. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of North Texas at Dallas
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Dallas College
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Amberton University
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The Chicago School at Dallas
Published tuition$20,844
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near University Park
University Park is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 | $62,560 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,679 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $76,380 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $74,083 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,850 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,411 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,600 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,079 |
| Counselor, All Other | $52,340 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $50,766 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,480 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,060 |
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.
University Park at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,104 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $250,001 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 90.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Dallas County | 30,282 workers, 3,261 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other University Park-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Dallas, TX – 4.2 mi away (5,634,307 pop)
- Farmers Branch, TX – 7.3 mi away (34,988 pop)
- Richardson, TX – 9.7 mi away (113,347 pop)
- Irving, TX – 10.3 mi away (238,289 pop)
- Garland, TX – 10.3 mi away (234,943 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near University Park, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near University Park. The closest is Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The Chicago School at Dallas (9.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near University Park?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near University Park are: Social and Community Service Manager ($80,480), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($76,380), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,560). 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 Dallas instead of University Park?
Dallas, TX is 4.2 miles from University Park 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 University Park an affordable place to study counseling?
University Park’s median household income of $250,001 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in University Park 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.