Best Mental Health Counseling Schools Near Danville, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Danville, Virginia has 4 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs. Danville has a population of about 42,239. Median household income is $42,778 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning mental health counseling-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $86,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mental Health Counseling Schools to Danville

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

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA 111.3 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,896
Avg net price $25,573/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,770
Out‑of‑state$26,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 34

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

#2

South University-Richmond

Glen Allen, VA 123.8 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $30,442/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,145
Out‑of‑state$18,145
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 12

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

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#3

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA 133.6 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,869
Avg net price $24,588/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Emory & Henry University

Emory, VA 134.8 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,385
Avg net price $19,061/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA 178.7 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 38%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,498
Avg net price $19,923/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,650
Out‑of‑state$21,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 88

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

#6

South University-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA 182.7 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $27,843/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,145
Out‑of‑state$18,145
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 13

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

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#7

Divine Mercy University

Sterling, VA 197.5 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 203.1 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mental Health Counseling Wages Near Danville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $59,880
Marriage and Family Therapist $79,900
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist $86,520
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $64,240

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.

Danville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,239 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,778 Census 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 Danville, VA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs near Danville. The closest is North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, NC (40.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pfeiffer University (90.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mental health counseling-related roles in Virginia are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($86,520), Marriage and Family Therapist ($79,900), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($64,240). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Martinsville instead of Danville?

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

Danville’s median household income of $42,778 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville 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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Other Programs Available in Danville

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

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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