Best Online Counseling Programs in Martinsville, VA (2026)

Martinsville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $64,758 to $82,818 per year for indexed programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $94,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Martinsville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Martinsville. Distances are calculated from Martinsville 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 Martinsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, VA 3.9 miles from Martinsville BOC Score56.2
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#2

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA 39.5 miles from Martinsville BOC Score54.1
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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC 44.5 miles from Martinsville BOC Score78.9
Published tuition$64,758 - $82,818
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#4

Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC 46.4 miles from Martinsville BOC Score26.4
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#5

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 47.4 miles from Martinsville BOC Score35.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Martinsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,880
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$67,660
Marriage and Family Therapist$79,900
Rehabilitation Counselor$47,530
Counselor, All Other$76,450
Social and Community Service Manager$94,970

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.


Martinsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,434Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Martinsville (city) County743 workers, 449 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Martinsville, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Martinsville. The closest is Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville, VA (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Guilford Technical Community College (47.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Virginia are: Social and Community Service Manager ($94,970), Marriage and Family Therapist ($79,900), Counselor, All Other ($76,450). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?

Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study counseling?

Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville 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.