John Carroll University
Published tuition$49,100 - $62,943
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Shaker Heights, OH (2026)
Shaker Heights, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $12,846 to $62,943 per year for indexed programs. Shaker Heights has a population of about 29,004. Median household income is $97,721 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.7% 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 Shaker Heights
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Shaker Heights. Distances are calculated from Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ursuline College
Published tuition$37,860 - $49,537
Online programsYes
Cuyahoga Community College District
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Stautzenberger College-Brecksville
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
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 Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights 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.
Shaker Heights at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,004 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $97,721 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 69.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Cuyahoga County | 21,602 workers, 1,852 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Shaker Heights-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Cleveland Heights, OH – 2.6 mi away (44,633 pop)
- South Euclid, OH – 3.7 mi away (21,658 pop)
- Maple Heights, OH – 4.5 mi away (22,478 pop)
- Garfield Heights, OH – 4.7 mi away (27,905 pop)
- Cleveland, OH – 6.8 mi away (1,731,637 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Shaker Heights, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Shaker Heights. The closest is John Carroll University in University Heights, OH (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (24.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Shaker Heights?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Shaker Heights 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 Cleveland Heights instead of Shaker Heights?
Cleveland Heights, OH is 2.6 miles from Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights an affordable place to study counseling?
Shaker Heights’s median household income of $97,721 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shaker Heights 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.