Best Online Counseling Programs in Lynchburg, VA (2026)

Lynchburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255. Median household income is $59,808 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lynchburg, VA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Lynchburg

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Lynchburg

Lynchburg is part of the Lynchburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 31340). 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.

Lynchburg at a Glance

Other Lynchburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Roanoke, VA – 43.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
• Salem, VA – 48.1 mi away (25,549 pop)
• Waynesboro, VA – 48.7 mi away (21,887 pop)
• Staunton, VA – 52.9 mi away (58,077 pop)
• Danville, VA – 57.7 mi away (48,015 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Lynchburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Lynchburg. The closest is Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Blue Ridge Community College (62.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Lynchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Lynchburg are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,680), Marriage and Family Therapist ($79,900), Counselor, All Other ($76,450). 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 Roanoke instead of Lynchburg?

Roanoke, VA is 43.0 miles from Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Lynchburg’s median household income of $59,808 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynchburg 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.