Best Online Counseling Programs in Clarksburg, WV (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Clarksburg has a population of about 15,829. Median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $62,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Clarksburg

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Clarksburg

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor	$49,430
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor	$55,520
Marriage and Family Therapist	$55,700
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,050
Counselor, All Other	$44,810
Social and Community Service Manager	$62,060

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.

Clarksburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	15,829	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$46,859	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	24.1%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Harrison County	1,666 workers, 263 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Clarksburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

Fairmont, WV – 16.1 mi away (33,265 pop)
Morgantown, WV – 31.5 mi away (73,183 pop)
Uniontown, PA – 53.0 mi away (49,241 pop)
Wheeling, WV – 58.0 mi away (78,088 pop)
Marietta, OH – 60.8 mi away (21,735 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Clarksburg. The closest is West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV (30.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania Western University (58.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in West Virginia are: Social and Community Service Manager ($62,060), Marriage and Family Therapist ($55,700), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($55,520). Wages for Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Clarksburg?

Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Clarksburg’s median household income of $46,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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.

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