Best Online Counseling Programs in Walker, MI (2026)

Walker, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $15,298 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Walker has a population of about 25,201. Median household income is $73,835 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Walker

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Walker

Walker is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). 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.

Walker at a Glance

Other Walker-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Grand Rapids, MI – 4.8 mi away (595,467 pop)
• Wyoming, MI – 6.8 mi away (75,567 pop)
• Kentwood, MI – 10.4 mi away (51,689 pop)
• Holland, MI – 23.4 mi away (101,421 pop)
• Norton Shores, MI – 28.4 mi away (24,340 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Walker, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Walker. The closest is Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, MI (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Michigan University (63.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Walker?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Walker are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,280), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($64,100), Marriage and Family Therapist ($50,450). 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 Grand Rapids instead of Walker?

Grand Rapids, MI is 4.8 miles from Walker 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 Walker an affordable place to study counseling?

Walker’s median household income of $73,835 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walker 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.