Barry University
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Sunny Isles Beach, FL (2026)
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Sunny Isles Beach has a population of about 22,125. Median household income is $59,124 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Sunny Isles Beach
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Sunny Isles Beach. Distances are calculated from Sunny Isles Beach city center.
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 Sunny Isles Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
St. Thomas University
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Nova Southeastern University
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Jose Maria Vargas University
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Miami Dade College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $57,290 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,166 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $57,110 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,009 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $58,660 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,366 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,430 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $42,408 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $40,175 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,240 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $69,387 |
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.
Sunny Isles Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,125 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,124 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Miami-Dade County | 33,134 workers, 7,678 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sunny Isles Beach-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Aventura, FL – 1.5 mi away (37,724 pop)
- North Miami Beach, FL – 2.6 mi away (43,891 pop)
- Hallandale Beach, FL – 3.4 mi away (39,500 pop)
- North Miami, FL – 3.8 mi away (62,139 pop)
- Hollywood, FL – 6.8 mi away (151,998 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Sunny Isles Beach, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Sunny Isles Beach. The closest is Barry University in Miami, FL (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miami Dade College (11.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Sunny Isles Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Sunny Isles Beach are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,240), Marriage and Family Therapist ($58,660), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($57,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Aventura instead of Sunny Isles Beach?
Aventura, FL is 1.5 miles from Sunny Isles Beach 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 Sunny Isles Beach an affordable place to study counseling?
Sunny Isles Beach’s median household income of $59,124 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunny Isles Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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Data verified: June 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.