Mental Health Counseling Schools Near Manitowoc, WI (2026)

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 2 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $33,396 to $51,170 per year for indexed programs. Manitowoc has a population of about 34,553. Median household income is $62,133 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning mental health counseling-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $113,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Mental Health Counseling Schools to Manitowoc

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

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI 29.3 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,961
Avg net price $24,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$33,396
Out‑of‑state$33,396
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 74.4 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 100.7 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI 178.4 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,660
Avg net price $21,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI 216.2 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
59.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,084
Avg net price $17,490/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Mental Health Counseling Wages Near Manitowoc

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$62,220
Marriage and Family Therapist$37,870
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$113,360
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$61,860

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.


Manitowoc at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,133Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mental health counseling schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering mental health counseling programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI (20.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (74.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mental health counseling-related roles in Wisconsin are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,360), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,220), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($61,860). Wages for Manitowoc workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sheboygan instead of Manitowoc?

Sheboygan, WI is 24.6 miles from Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc an affordable place to study mental health counseling?

Manitowoc’s median household income of $62,133 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc

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

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.