Stautzenberger College-Brecksville
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Medina, OH (2026)
Medina, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $12,846 to $29,345 per year for indexed programs. Medina has a population of about 26,040. Median household income is $76,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Medina
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Medina. Distances are calculated from Medina 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 Medina. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Akron Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Lorain County Community College
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Online programsYes
Cuyahoga Community College District
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Online programsYes
Kent State University at Kent
Published tuition$12,846 - $29,345
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Medina
Medina is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $59,630 | Cleveland, OH | $63,504 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $61,620 | Cleveland, OH | $65,623 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $41,840 | Cleveland, OH | $44,558 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $40,130 | Cleveland, OH | $42,737 |
| Counselor, All Other | $52,140 | Cleveland, OH | $55,527 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $77,200 | Cleveland, OH | $82,215 |
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.
Medina at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,040 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,099 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Medina County | 1,826 workers, 203 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Medina-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Brunswick, OH – 8.1 mi away (34,756 pop)
- Wadsworth, OH – 10.3 mi away (23,136 pop)
- Strongsville, OH – 12.4 mi away (44,631 pop)
- North Royalton, OH – 13.9 mi away (30,247 pop)
- Barberton, OH – 16.4 mi away (26,120 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Medina, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Medina. The closest is Stautzenberger College-Brecksville in Brecksville, OH (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (27.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Medina?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Medina are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,200), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,620), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Brunswick instead of Medina?
Brunswick, OH is 8.1 miles from Medina 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 Medina an affordable place to study counseling?
Medina’s median household income of $76,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Medina 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.