Mental Health Counseling Schools Near Alexandria, MN (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alexandria, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering mental health counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $10,245 to $10,245 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 14,579. Median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning mental health counseling-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $107,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mental Health Counseling Schools to Alexandria

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mental health counseling programs near Alexandria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alexandria 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 Alexandria. 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

Adler Graduate School

Minnetonka, MN 117.1 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 119.6 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 119.8 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
29.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,189
Avg net price $17,956/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 121.1 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 127.9 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
68.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,764
Avg net price $28,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,226
Out‑of‑state$44,226
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN 136.1 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
39.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,110
Avg net price $20,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 137.2 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Winona State University

Winona, MN 222.0 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
66.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,532
Avg net price $17,503/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mental Health Counseling Wages Near Alexandria

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,780
Marriage and Family Therapist$72,470
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$107,030
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$75,020

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.

Alexandria at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,579Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mental health counseling schools are near Alexandria, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs near Alexandria. The closest is Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN (63.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Cloud State University (63.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mental health counseling roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mental health counseling-related roles in Minnesota are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($107,030), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($75,020), Marriage and Family Therapist ($72,470). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Willmar instead of Alexandria?

Willmar, MN is 54.3 miles from Alexandria and has its own set of local mental health counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alexandria an affordable place to study mental health counseling?

Alexandria’s median household income of $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Alexandria

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

Data verified: August 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.

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