Best Online Counseling Programs in Fond du Lac, WI (2026)

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Fond du Lac has a population of about 44,491. Median household income is $61,620 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fond du Lac, WI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Fond du Lac

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Fond du Lac. Distances are calculated from Fond du Lac city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac is part of the Fond du Lac, WI metro area (BLS area code 22540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

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.

Fond du Lac at a Glance

Other Fond du Lac-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Oshkosh, WI – 18.5 mi away (75,057 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 27.4 mi away (25,914 pop)
• West Bend, WI – 27.6 mi away (69,810 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 35.0 mi away (221,379 pop)
• Sheboygan, WI – 35.4 mi away (70,436 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Fond du Lac, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Fond du Lac. The closest is Marian University in Fond Du Lac, WI (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Wisconsin (47.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Fond du Lac?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Fond du Lac are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,030), Counselor, All Other ($71,390), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oshkosh instead of Fond du Lac?

Oshkosh, WI is 18.5 miles from Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac an affordable place to study counseling?

Fond du Lac’s median household income of $61,620 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fond du Lac while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.