Auburn University
Published tuition$12,536 - $34,402
Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Auburn, AL (2026)
Auburn, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,536 to $34,402 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 78,738. Median household income is $56,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $82,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Auburn
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn 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 Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Tuskegee University
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Point University
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Columbus State University
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LaGrange College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Auburn
Auburn is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area (BLS area code 12220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $82,140 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $93,447 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | AL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $75,060 | AL statewide | $85,392 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $62,270 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $70,842 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,990 | AL statewide | $56,871 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $46,310 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $52,685 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $56,430 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $64,198 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $41,500 | AL statewide | $47,213 |
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.
Auburn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,738 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,123 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Lee County | 2,709 workers, 251 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Valley, AL – 22.8 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 36.3 mi away (263,737 pop)
- La Grange, GA – 39.1 mi away (36,270 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 67.3 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 71.3 mi away (46,695 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Auburn, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Auburn. The closest is Auburn University in Auburn, AL (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is LaGrange College (39.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Auburn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Auburn are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($82,140), School Psychologist ($75,060), Educational and Career Counselor ($62,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Valley instead of Auburn?
Valley, AL is 22.8 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Auburn an affordable place to study psychology?
Auburn’s median household income of $56,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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.