Best Online Counseling Programs in Harrisonburg, VA (2026)

Harrisonburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Harrisonburg has a population of about 51,492. Median household income is $59,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $79,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Harrisonburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Harrisonburg. Distances are calculated from Harrisonburg city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg is part of the Harrisonburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 25500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Harrisonburg at a Glance

Other Harrisonburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Staunton, VA – 21.7 mi away (58,077 pop)
• Waynesboro, VA – 25.5 mi away (21,887 pop)
• Charlottesville, VA – 34.7 mi away (99,664 pop)
• Winchester, VA – 63.3 mi away (72,928 pop)
• Lynchburg, VA – 73.6 mi away (123,795 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Harrisonburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Harrisonburg. The closest is Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Liberty University (76.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Harrisonburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Harrisonburg are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($79,900), Counselor, All Other ($76,450), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Staunton instead of Harrisonburg?

Staunton, VA is 21.7 miles from Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Harrisonburg’s median household income of $59,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harrisonburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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.