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Best Online Psychology Programs in Prichard, AL (2026)
Prichard, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,950 to $12,908 per year for indexed programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $90,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Prichard
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Prichard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prichard city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Prichard
Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). 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 | $90,800 | AL statewide | $103,065 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | AL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $75,060 | AL statewide | $85,199 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,800 | Mobile, AL | $65,607 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,990 | AL statewide | $56,742 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $45,740 | Mobile, AL | $51,918 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,880 | Mobile, AL | $69,103 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $38,970 | Mobile, AL | $44,234 |
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.
Prichard at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,121 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,331 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Mobile County | 5,924 workers, 1,275 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Prichard-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Pascagoula, MS – 37.6 mi away (49,504 pop)
- Biloxi, MS – 54.2 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 60.5 mi away (352,187 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 60.8 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Hattiesburg, MS – 79.4 mi away (81,995 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Prichard, AL?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Prichard are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Prichard?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Prichard are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($90,800), School Psychologist ($75,060), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,880). 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 Pascagoula instead of Prichard?
Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study psychology?
Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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: July 23, 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.