Best Counseling Schools Near Flint, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Flint, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,845 to $15,460 per year for indexed programs. Flint has a population of about 80,835. Median household income is $36,194 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flint, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Flint

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Mott Community College

Flint, MI 1.0 miles from Flint
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,538
Avg net price $5,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Flint

Flint is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $58,250 Flint, MI $62,634
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $48,500 Flint, MI $52,151
Marriage and Family Therapist $52,270 MI statewide $56,204
Rehabilitation Counselor $46,160 Flint, MI $49,634
Counselor, All Other $37,390 MI statewide $40,204
Social and Community Service Manager $82,530 Flint, MI $88,742

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.

Flint at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 80,835 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,194 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 13.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Genesee County 3,938 workers, 343 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Flint, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Flint. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Detroit Mercy (50.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Flint?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Flint are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,530), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,250), Marriage and Family Therapist ($52,270). 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 Burton instead of Flint?

Burton, MI is 4.2 miles from Flint 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 Flint an affordable place to study counseling?

Flint’s median household income of $36,194 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flint 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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Other Programs Available in Flint

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Data verified: September 6, 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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