Best Mental Health Counseling Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Calhoun, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning mental health counseling-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $96,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mental Health Counseling Schools to Calhoun

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

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 62.1 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA 90.3 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,630
Avg net price $21,642/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 96.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA 100.6 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,745
Avg net price $20,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mercer University

Macon, GA 136.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 260.3 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,716
Avg net price $18,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 269.5 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

#8

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 280.6 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mental Health Counseling Wages Near Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,960
Marriage and Family Therapist$91,550
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$96,060
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$52,030

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.

Calhoun at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mental health counseling schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs near Calhoun. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN (43.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Georgia (96.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mental health counseling roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mental health counseling-related roles in Georgia are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($96,060), Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,960). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun 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 Calhoun an affordable place to study mental health counseling?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Calhoun

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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