Best Online Counseling Programs in Coon Rapids, MN (2026)

Coon Rapids, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. Coon Rapids has a population of about 63,348. Median household income is $86,618 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% 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 Coon Rapids

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

#1

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN 1.8 miles from Coon Rapids BOC Score46.3
Published tuition$5,682 - $16,110
Online programsYes

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#2

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 13.6 miles from Coon Rapids BOC Score19.6
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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 13.9 miles from Coon Rapids BOC Score29.1
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#4

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 14.1 miles from Coon Rapids BOC Score45.5
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#5

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 14.3 miles from Coon Rapids BOC Score83.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$60,770Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$57,987
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$64,600Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,641
Marriage and Family Therapist$73,370Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$70,010
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,890Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$47,605
Counselor, All Other$47,920Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$45,725
Social and Community Service Manager$89,990Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$85,868

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.


Coon Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,348Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,618Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Anoka County6,595 workers, 1,049 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Coon Rapids, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Coon Rapids. The closest is Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, MN (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Coon Rapids?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Coon Rapids 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 Champlin instead of Coon Rapids?

Champlin, MN is 4.0 miles from Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids an affordable place to study counseling?

Coon Rapids’s median household income of $86,618 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coon Rapids 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.