Best Online Counseling Programs in Apple Valley, MN (2026)

Apple Valley, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Apple Valley has a population of about 55,696. Median household income is $99,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Apple Valley

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Apple Valley

Apple Valley is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota 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.

Apple Valley at a Glance

Other Apple Valley-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Burnsville, MN – 4.1 mi away (61,290 pop)
• Eagan, MN – 5.2 mi away (66,428 pop)
• Lakeville, MN – 5.3 mi away (61,938 pop)
• Farmington, MN – 6.3 mi away (22,656 pop)
• Rosemount, MN – 6.6 mi away (23,911 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Apple Valley, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Apple Valley. The closest is University of St Thomas in Saint Paul, MN (13.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (16.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Apple Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Apple Valley are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,990), Marriage and Family Therapist ($73,370), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($64,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Burnsville instead of Apple Valley?

Burnsville, MN is 4.1 miles from Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley an affordable place to study counseling?

Apple Valley’s median household income of $99,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apple Valley 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.