Best Counseling Schools Near Westland, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Westland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Westland has a population of about 84,155. Median household income is $62,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Westland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Westland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Westland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Westland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 4.7 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 13.5 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 14.0 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 16.2 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 25.9 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 43.4 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,529
Avg net price $17,124/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 60.6 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 62.7 miles from Westland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Westland

Westland is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $60,890 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,708
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $62,840 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $62,652
Marriage and Family Therapist $53,600 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $53,440
Rehabilitation Counselor $40,730 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $40,608
Counselor, All Other $37,390 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $37,278
Social and Community Service Manager $86,450 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $86,191

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.

Westland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 84,155 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Wayne County 20,861 workers, 3,300 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Westland, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Westland. The closest is Madonna University in Livonia, MI (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne County Community College District (16.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Westland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Westland are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,450), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($62,840), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($60,890). 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 Garden City instead of Westland?

Garden City, MI is 2.0 miles from Westland 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 Westland an affordable place to study counseling?

Westland’s median household income of $62,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Westland 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 Westland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Westland:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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