Best Online Counseling Programs in Ypsilanti, MI (2026)

Ypsilanti, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. Ypsilanti has a population of about 19,937. Median household income is $44,141 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $92,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Ypsilanti

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

#1

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 14.6 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score60.3
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#2

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 20.6 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score71.4
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#3

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 27.3 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score77.6
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#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 29.5 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score64.4
Published tuition$14,297 - $30,419
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#5

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 29.5 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score21.4
Published tuition$3,112 - $12,642
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$65,440Ann Arbor, MI$64,856
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$62,710Ann Arbor, MI$62,151
Marriage and Family Therapist$52,270MI statewide$51,804
Rehabilitation Counselor$47,310Ann Arbor, MI$46,888
Counselor, All Other$40,270Ann Arbor, MI$39,911
Social and Community Service Manager$92,240Ann Arbor, MI$91,417

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.


Ypsilanti at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,937Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,141Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Washtenaw County1,373 workers, 869 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Ypsilanti, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Ypsilanti. The closest is Madonna University in Livonia, MI (14.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne County Community College District (29.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Ypsilanti?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Ypsilanti are: Social and Community Service Manager ($92,240), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($65,440), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($62,710). 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 Ann Arbor instead of Ypsilanti?

Ann Arbor, MI is 6.1 miles from Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti an affordable place to study counseling?

Ypsilanti’s median household income of $44,141 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ypsilanti 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.