Best Online Counseling Programs in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

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

Grand Forks, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Grand Forks has a population of about 58,882. Median household income is $63,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Grand Forks

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Grand Forks. Distances are calculated from Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 1.0 miles from Grand Forks BOC Score65.3
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#2

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 73.7 miles from Grand Forks BOC Score53.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Grand Forks

Grand Forks is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 24220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$60,970Grand Forks, ND-MN$70,323
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$58,960Grand Forks, ND-MN$68,005
Marriage and Family TherapistN/AND statewide–
Rehabilitation Counselor$61,420Grand Forks, ND-MN$70,842
Counselor, All Other$69,860ND statewide$80,577
Social and Community Service Manager$81,100Grand Forks, ND-MN$93,541

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.

Grand Forks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,838Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Grand Forks County415 workers, 182 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Grand Forks, ND?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Grand Forks. The closest is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State University Moorhead (73.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Grand Forks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Grand Forks are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,100), Counselor, All Other ($69,860), Rehabilitation Counselor ($61,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fargo instead of Grand Forks?

Fargo, ND is 73.2 miles from Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks an affordable place to study counseling?

Grand Forks’s median household income of $63,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Forks 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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