Best Online Counseling Programs in Germantown, WI (2026)

Germantown, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Germantown has a population of about 20,940. Median household income is $104,337 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Germantown

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

#1

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 11.1 miles from Germantown BOC Score47.7
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#2

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 12.1 miles from Germantown BOC Score48.4
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#3

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 13.1 miles from Germantown BOC Score62.3
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#4

Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Brookfield, WI 14.1 miles from Germantown BOC Score50.7
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#5

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 16.4 miles from Germantown BOC Score75.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Germantown

Germantown is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$61,960Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$63,942
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$60,790Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$62,735
Marriage and Family Therapist$37,870WI statewide$39,082
Rehabilitation Counselor$47,390Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$48,906
Counselor, All Other$54,770Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$56,522
Social and Community Service Manager$82,290Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$84,923

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.


Germantown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,337Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Washington County260 workers, 384 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Germantown, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Germantown. The closest is Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, WI (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (16.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Germantown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Germantown are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,290), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($61,960), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,790). 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 Menomonee Falls instead of Germantown?

Menomonee Falls, WI is 5.9 miles from Germantown 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 Germantown an affordable place to study counseling?

Germantown’s median household income of $104,337 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Germantown 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.