Best Online Counseling Programs in Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

Kalamazoo, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $15,298 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,132. Median household income is $48,965 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $90,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Kalamazoo

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area (BLS area code 28020). 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.

Kalamazoo at a Glance

Other Kalamazoo-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Portage, MI – 5.2 mi away (48,508 pop)
• Battle Creek, MI – 18.4 mi away (77,174 pop)
• Kentwood, MI – 42.2 mi away (51,689 pop)
• Holland, MI – 42.8 mi away (101,421 pop)
• Wyoming, MI – 43.0 mi away (75,567 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Kalamazoo, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Kalamazoo. The closest is Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornerstone University (48.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Kalamazoo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Kalamazoo are: Social and Community Service Manager ($90,220), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($66,750), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($57,890). 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 Portage instead of Kalamazoo?

Portage, MI is 5.2 miles from Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo an affordable place to study counseling?

Kalamazoo’s median household income of $48,965 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kalamazoo 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.