Best Online Counseling Programs in Dickinson, ND (2026)

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

Dickinson, North Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Dickinson has a population of about 25,216. Median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Dickinson

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Dickinson. Distances are calculated from Dickinson 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 Dickinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, ND 76.8 miles from Dickinson BOC Score16.7
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#2

Dawson Community College

Glendive, MT 92.2 miles from Dickinson BOC Score53.4
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#3

Williston State College

Williston, ND 95.6 miles from Dickinson BOC Score70.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$68,630
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$58,960
Marriage and Family TherapistN/A
Rehabilitation Counselor$63,050
Counselor, All Other$69,860
Social and Community Service Manager$86,630

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.

Dickinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,964Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Stark County261 workers, 102 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Dickinson, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Dickinson. The closest is Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, ND (76.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Williston State College (95.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in North Dakota are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,630), Counselor, All Other ($69,860), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($68,630). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Dickinson?

Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson 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 Dickinson an affordable place to study counseling?

Dickinson’s median household income of $76,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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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