Indiana University-Indianapolis
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Indianapolis, IN (2026)
Indianapolis, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $45,980 to $64,503 per year for indexed programs. Indianapolis has a population of about 1,550,488. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Indianapolis
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Indianapolis. Distances are calculated from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ivy Tech Community College
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Martin University
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Marian University
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Butler University
Published tuition$45,980 - $64,503
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Indianapolis
Indianapolis is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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 | $53,760 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $56,176 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $60,690 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $63,417 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $54,600 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,053 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $47,310 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $49,436 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,360 | IN statewide | $47,398 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $78,710 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $82,247 |
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.
Indianapolis at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Marion County | 18,938 workers, 1,301 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Indianapolis-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Lawrence, IN – 10.3 mi away (47,866 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 12.3 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 13.0 mi away (91,065 pop)
- Brownsburg, IN – 13.2 mi away (25,408 pop)
- Plainfield, IN – 13.2 mi away (31,409 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Indianapolis, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Indianapolis. The closest is Indiana University-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler University (4.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Indianapolis?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Indianapolis are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,710), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,690), Marriage and Family Therapist ($54,600). 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 Lawrence instead of Indianapolis?
Lawrence, IN is 10.3 miles from Indianapolis 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.
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.