Best Online Counseling Programs in Duluth, MN (2026)

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

Duluth, Minnesota has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Duluth has a population of about 86,863. Median household income is $66,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Duluth

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Duluth. Distances are calculated from Duluth 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 Duluth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Cloquet, MN 16.3 miles from Duluth BOC Score54.2
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#2

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN 57.8 miles from Duluth BOC Score63.9
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#3

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Hayward, WI 68.4 miles from Duluth BOC Score19.5
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#4

Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI 91.7 miles from Duluth BOC Score66.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Duluth

Duluth is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). 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$51,170Duluth, MN-WI$57,624
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$59,280Duluth, MN-WI$66,757
Marriage and Family Therapist$62,480Duluth, MN-WI$70,360
Rehabilitation Counselor$43,770Duluth, MN-WI$49,291
Counselor, All Other$40,790Duluth, MN-WI$45,935
Social and Community Service Manager$75,410Duluth, MN-WI$84,921

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.

Duluth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population86,863Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,263Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+42.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in St. Louis County3,632 workers, 308 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Duluth, MN?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Duluth. The closest is Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, MN (16.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwood Technical College (91.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Duluth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Duluth are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,410), Marriage and Family Therapist ($62,480), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,280). 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 Superior instead of Duluth?

Superior, WI is 6.4 miles from Duluth 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 Duluth an affordable place to study counseling?

Duluth’s median household income of $66,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duluth 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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