Best Online Counseling Programs in Auburn, IN (2026)

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

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Auburn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn 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 Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 17.3 miles from Auburn BOC Score40.6
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#2

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN 20.2 miles from Auburn BOC Score34.1
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#3

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 20.4 miles from Auburn BOC Score51.4
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#4

Huntington University

Huntington, IN 40.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score58.6
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#5

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 40.7 miles from Auburn BOC Score56.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$53,760
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$59,260
Marriage and Family Therapist$56,810
Rehabilitation Counselor$44,390
Counselor, All Other$45,360
Social and Community Service Manager$73,940

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.

Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,464Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,339Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in DeKalb County96 workers, 31 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Auburn. The closest is Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (17.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grace College and Theological Seminary (40.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Indiana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,940), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,260), Marriage and Family Therapist ($56,810). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study counseling?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.

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