Best Online Counseling Programs in Owosso, MI (2026)

Owosso, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Owosso has a population of about 14,658. Median household income is $53,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% 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 Owosso

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Owosso

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.

Owosso at a Glance

Other Owosso-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• East Lansing, MI – 23.1 mi away (48,870 pop)
• Flint, MI – 24.5 mi away (338,616 pop)
• Lansing, MI – 27.5 mi away (318,278 pop)
• Burton, MI – 28.2 mi away (28,648 pop)
• Saginaw, MI – 31.5 mi away (120,088 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Owosso, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Owosso. The closest is Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI (23.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madonna University (57.8 miles). 5 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 Owosso workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Lansing instead of Owosso?

East Lansing, MI is 23.1 miles from Owosso 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 Owosso an affordable place to study counseling?

Owosso’s median household income of $53,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owosso 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.