Ten of the Best Online Counseling Programs

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Healthcare and social services are among the most rapidly expanding fields in the jobs market. It used to be possible to have careers in these fields without holding an advanced degree. These days, due to the recovery from the recession, the market has grown more competitive, with highly skilled counseling professionals all vying for the new positions. Having an advanced counseling degree in one’s arsenal is essential for gaining the upper hand on the competition. For college students and people currently in the workforce, the road to a successful future begins with entering a graduate program.

Best Counseling Schools has organized a list of the top ten best online counseling degree programs. Earning an advanced degree online allows flexibility to work while pursuing an education at an individual pace. The programs were selected due to the notable reputation of the school and its regional accreditation.

The counseling programs are listed in order based on their reputation. All are accredited by region.

1. Wake Forest University – Master of Arts in Counseling- Clinical Mental Health
Cost: $33,000 per year

2. Seton Hall University – Master of Arts in Counseling
Cost: $1,033 per credit

3. University of North Dakota – Master of Arts in Counseling- K-12 School Emphasis
Cost: $466 per credit

4. University of Massachusetts – Master of Education in School Counseling
Cost: $475 per credit

5. Post University – Master of Science in Human Services– Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Cost: $20,000 total for program

6. Northcentral University – Master of Arts in Psychology– Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Cost: $675 per credit

7. Sacred Heart University – Master of Science in Applied Psychology
Cost: $700 per credit

8. Capella University – Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Cost: $458 per credit

9. Walden University – Master of Science in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Cost: $420 per quarter credit hour

10. University of the Rockies – Master of Arts in Psychology– Career Management and Counseling Specialization
Cost: $726 per credit