Stillman College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Northport, AL (2026)
Northport, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,900 to $38,385 per year for indexed programs. Northport has a population of about 30,991. Median household income is $77,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $78,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Northport
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Northport. Distances are calculated from Northport 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 Northport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The University of Alabama
Published tuition$11,900 - $33,200
Online programsYes
Miles College
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Online programsYes
University of Montevallo
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Online programsYes
Birmingham-Southern College
Published tuition$22,750 - $38,385
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Northport
Northport is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). 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 | $78,200 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $89,168 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | AL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $75,060 | AL statewide | $85,587 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $47,800 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $54,504 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,990 | AL statewide | $57,001 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $49,560 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $56,511 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $56,860 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $64,835 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $53,130 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,582 |
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.
Northport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,991 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,781 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Tuscaloosa County | 933 workers, 574 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Northport-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Bessemer, AL – 37.0 mi away (26,511 pop)
- Alabaster, AL – 44.9 mi away (32,948 pop)
- Hoover, AL – 46.4 mi away (84,978 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 47.6 mi away (25,613 pop)
- Pelham, AL – 48.7 mi away (23,050 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Northport, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Northport. The closest is Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Birmingham-Southern College (46.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Northport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Northport are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($78,200), School Psychologist ($75,060), Healthcare Social Worker ($56,860). 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 Bessemer instead of Northport?
Bessemer, AL is 37.0 miles from Northport 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 Northport an affordable place to study psychology?
Northport’s median household income of $77,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northport 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.