Best Counseling Schools Near Wauwatosa, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Wauwatosa has a population of about 47,718. Median household income is $93,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% 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 Wauwatosa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Wauwatosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wauwatosa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Wauwatosa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 0.8 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI 1.3 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Brookfield, WI 4.6 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 5.6 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 14.5 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 30.0 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 39.0 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 53.1 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa 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.

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

Wauwatosa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,718 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $93,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 61.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Milwaukee County 31,115 workers, 9,257 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Wauwatosa, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Wauwatosa. The closest is Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Milwaukee Area Technical College (5.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Wauwatosa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Wauwatosa 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 Milwaukee instead of Wauwatosa?

Milwaukee, WI is 3.4 miles from Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa an affordable place to study counseling?

Wauwatosa’s median household income of $93,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wauwatosa 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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Other Programs Available in Wauwatosa

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Wauwatosa:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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