Best Counseling Schools Near Clarksburg, WV (2026)

Updated September 6, 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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Clarksburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clarksburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 31.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $15,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV 57.7 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,162
Avg net price $5,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 98.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,432
Avg net price $4,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, WV 124.4 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,293
Avg net price $4,641/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,752
Out‑of‑state$8,808
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Marshall University

Huntington, WV 128.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,354
Avg net price $7,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Huntington Junior College

Huntington, WV 128.8 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $21,783
Avg net price $9,422/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV 148.2 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,217
Avg net price $13,684/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

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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 (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State College of Ohio (60.2 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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Other Programs Available in Clarksburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Clarksburg:

Data verified: September 6, 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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