Best Online Counseling Programs in Saint Cloud, MN (2026)

Saint Cloud, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. Saint Cloud has a population of about 69,926. Median household income is $61,112 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Cloud, MN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Saint Cloud

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Saint Cloud

Saint Cloud is part of the St. Cloud, MN metro area (BLS area code 41060). 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.

Saint Cloud at a Glance

Other Saint Cloud-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Monticello, MN – 24.4 mi away (26,875 pop)
• Elk River, MN – 32.5 mi away (24,364 pop)
• Ramsey, MN – 39.8 mi away (26,206 pop)
• Andover, MN – 45.3 mi away (32,461 pop)
• Maple Grove, MN – 45.3 mi away (69,576 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Saint Cloud, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Saint Cloud. The closest is Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Adler Graduate School (57.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Saint Cloud?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Saint Cloud are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,220), Marriage and Family Therapist ($71,500), Rehabilitation Counselor ($66,680). 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 Monticello instead of Saint Cloud?

Monticello, MN is 24.4 miles from Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud an affordable place to study counseling?

Saint Cloud’s median household income of $61,112 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Cloud 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.