Indiana University-Northwest
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Crown Point, IN (2026)
Crown Point, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $23,076 per year for indexed programs. Crown Point has a population of about 34,042. Median household income is $95,757 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Crown Point
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Crown Point. Distances are calculated from Crown Point 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 Crown Point. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Valparaiso University
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Online programsYes
Governors State University
Published tuition$11,320 - $23,076
Online programsYes
South Suburban College
Published tuition$5,093 - $12,683
Online programsYes
Chicago State University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Crown Point
Crown Point is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $61,600 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,459 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $64,730 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,481 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,360 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,228 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,350 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,635 |
| Counselor, All Other | $49,320 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,606 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,150 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $76,400 |
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.
Crown Point at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,042 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $95,757 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Lake County | 6,170 workers, 532 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Crown Point-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Merrillville, IN – 4.3 mi away (34,994 pop)
- Schererville, IN – 7.2 mi away (28,701 pop)
- Hobart, IN – 7.9 mi away (28,248 pop)
- Highland, IN – 11.0 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Gary, IN – 12.2 mi away (76,424 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Crown Point, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Crown Point. The closest is Indiana University-Northwest in Gary, IN (9.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chicago State University (24.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Crown Point?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Crown Point are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,150), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($64,730), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($61,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Merrillville instead of Crown Point?
Merrillville, IN is 4.3 miles from Crown Point 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 Crown Point an affordable place to study counseling?
Crown Point’s median household income of $95,757 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crown Point 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.