Best Online Counseling Programs in Alexandria, MN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alexandria, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Alexandria has a population of about 14,579. Median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Alexandria

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Alexandria

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor	$58,780
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor	$64,600
Marriage and Family Therapist	$72,470
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,010
Counselor, All Other	$47,740
Social and Community Service Manager	$84,220

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.

Alexandria at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	14,579	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$61,558	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	31.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Douglas County	108 workers, 87 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Alexandria-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

Willmar, MN – 54.3 mi away (20,189 pop)
Saint Cloud, MN – 62.8 mi away (113,649 pop)
Monticello, MN – 86.2 mi away (26,875 pop)
Moorhead, MN – 94.6 mi away (42,492 pop)
Elk River, MN – 95.3 mi away (24,364 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Alexandria, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Alexandria. The closest is Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, MN (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State University Moorhead (95.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Minnesota are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,220), Marriage and Family Therapist ($72,470), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($64,600). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Willmar instead of Alexandria?

Willmar, MN is 54.3 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study counseling?

Alexandria’s median household income of $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.

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