Mental Health Counseling Schools Near Northport, AL (2026)

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

Northport, Alabama has 3 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,098 to $34,172 per year for indexed programs. Northport has a population of about 30,991. Median household income is $77,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the top-earning mental health counseling-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $78,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mental Health Counseling Schools to Northport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mental health counseling programs near Northport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Northport 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 Northport. 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

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 4.5 miles from Northport
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
69.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 48.7 miles from Northport
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL 57.0 miles from Northport
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,232
Avg net price $12,684/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL 100.3 miles from Northport
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
32.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,457
Avg net price $22,085/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,920
Out‑of‑state$23,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 180.3 miles from Northport
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,379
Avg net price $17,648/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mental Health Counseling Wages Near Northport

Northport is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$49,560Tuscaloosa, AL$56,511
Marriage and Family Therapist$49,990AL statewide$57,001
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$78,200Tuscaloosa, AL$89,168
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$53,130Tuscaloosa, AL$60,582

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.

Northport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,991Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,781Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mental health counseling schools are near Northport, AL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs near Northport. The closest is The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of West Alabama (57.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mental health counseling roles near Northport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mental health counseling-related roles near Northport are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($78,200), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($53,130), Marriage and Family Therapist ($49,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Tuscaloosa instead of Northport?

Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.4 miles from Northport and has its own set of local mental health counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Northport an affordable place to study mental health counseling?

Northport’s median household income of $77,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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 Northport

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Data verified: August 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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