Best Online Counseling Programs in Mount Pleasant, MI (2026)

Mount Pleasant, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Mount Pleasant has a population of about 21,420. Median household income is $39,924 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $85,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Mount Pleasant

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Mount Pleasant. Distances are calculated from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 0.9 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score60.7
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#2

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 59.1 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score56.4
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#3

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 61.4 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score46.8
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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 61.7 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score80.6
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#5

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 62.4 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score41.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Mount Pleasant

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$61,690
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$59,440
Marriage and Family Therapist$52,270
Rehabilitation Counselor$44,580
Counselor, All Other$37,390
Social and Community Service Manager$85,500

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.


Mount Pleasant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,420Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,924Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Isabella County106 workers, 62 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Mount Pleasant, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Mount Pleasant. The closest is Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grand Rapids Community College (62.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Michigan are: Social and Community Service Manager ($85,500), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($61,690), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,440). Wages for Mount Pleasant workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Mount Pleasant?

Midland, MI is 27.3 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant an affordable place to study counseling?

Mount Pleasant’s median household income of $39,924 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant

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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.