Best Online Counseling Programs in Saginaw, MI (2026)

Saginaw, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Saginaw has a population of about 43,879. Median household income is $37,298 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Saginaw, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Saginaw

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Saginaw

Saginaw is part of the Saginaw, MI metro area (BLS area code 40980). 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.

Saginaw at a Glance

Other Saginaw-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Bay City, MI – 12.2 mi away (67,712 pop)
• Midland, MI – 19.9 mi away (59,343 pop)
• Flint, MI – 30.3 mi away (338,616 pop)
• Owosso, MI – 31.5 mi away (21,653 pop)
• Burton, MI – 33.7 mi away (28,648 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Saginaw, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Saginaw. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madonna University (76.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Saginaw?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Saginaw are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,610), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,720), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($55,960). 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 Bay City instead of Saginaw?

Bay City, MI is 12.2 miles from Saginaw 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 Saginaw an affordable place to study counseling?

Saginaw’s median household income of $37,298 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saginaw 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.