Best Online Counseling Programs in Ferndale, MI (2026)

Ferndale, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. Ferndale has a population of about 19,156. Median household income is $91,732 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Ferndale

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Ferndale. Distances are calculated from Ferndale city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Ferndale

Ferndale is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

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.

Ferndale at a Glance

Other Ferndale-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Oak Park, MI – 2.6 mi away (29,645 pop)
• Royal Oak, MI – 3.6 mi away (59,006 pop)
• Madison Heights, MI – 3.6 mi away (30,088 pop)
• Detroit, MI – 5.4 mi away (3,520,589 pop)
• Warren, MI – 5.8 mi away (135,125 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Ferndale, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Ferndale. The closest is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madonna University (14.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Ferndale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Ferndale are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,450), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($62,840), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($60,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Park instead of Ferndale?

Oak Park, MI is 2.6 miles from Ferndale 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 Ferndale an affordable place to study counseling?

Ferndale’s median household income of $91,732 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferndale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.