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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Crown Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Crown Point 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 Crown Point. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN 9.9 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,361
Avg net price $5,130/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 15.9 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,191
Avg net price $18,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN 59.9 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,354
Avg net price $25,292/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 60.6 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,947
Avg net price $8,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 69.6 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN 71.7 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 86.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,424
Avg net price $14,600/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 80.3 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 56.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $19,932/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,200
Out‑of‑state$31,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN 91.5 miles from Crown Point BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,917
Avg net price $3,968/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$61,600Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$59,459
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$64,730Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$62,481
Marriage and Family Therapist$61,360Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$59,228
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,350Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$47,635
Counselor, All Other$49,320Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$47,606
Social and Community Service Manager$79,150Chicago-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

MetricValueSource
Population34,042Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$95,757Census 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 County6,170 workers, 532 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Crown Point, IN?

Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Crown Point are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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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Other Programs Available in Crown Point

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Data verified: July 23, 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.