Best Online Counseling Programs in Fremont, OH (2026)

Fremont, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $33,628 to $46,640 per year for indexed programs. Fremont has a population of about 15,851. Median household income is $50,974 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Fremont

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

#1

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 16.5 miles from Fremont BOC Score29.8
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#2

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 16.6 miles from Fremont BOC Score37.8
Published tuition$33,628 - $46,640
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#3

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 27.9 miles from Fremont BOC Score53.9
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#4

Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Maumee, OH 33.5 miles from Fremont BOC Score41.4
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#5

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 47.2 miles from Fremont BOC Score60.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Fremont

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,360
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$61,760
Marriage and Family Therapist$70,240
Rehabilitation Counselor$42,620
Counselor, All Other$45,840
Social and Community Service Manager$73,890

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.


Fremont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,851Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,974Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Sandusky County441 workers, 46 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Fremont, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Fremont. The closest is Tiffin University in Tiffin, OH (16.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Central State College (47.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Ohio are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,890), Marriage and Family Therapist ($70,240), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,760). Wages for Fremont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sandusky instead of Fremont?

Sandusky, OH is 22.4 miles from Fremont 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 Fremont an affordable place to study counseling?

Fremont’s median household income of $50,974 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.