Best Online Psychology Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has a population of about 14,126. The city’s median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Grass Valley, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. In California, the top-earning psychology-related role is Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at a median $140,540 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Grass Valley

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 24 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Grass Valley. Distances are calculated from Grass Valley city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Yuba CollegeMarysville, CA26.8 mi$1,128 - $12,200
William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA30.7 miContact school for pricing
Sierra CollegeRocklin, CA31.1 miContact school for pricing
Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom, CA39.0 miContact school for pricing
American River CollegeSacramento, CA42.6 miContact school for pricing
Butte CollegeOroville, CA43.1 miContact school for pricing
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA50.0 mi$7,602 - $22,714
Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, CA52.7 mi$1,288 - $13,062
Woodland Community CollegeWoodland, CA53.4 miContact school for pricing
California State University-ChicoChico, CA54.8 mi$8,064 - $25,590

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Grass Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$114,520
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$140,540
School Psychologist$118,310
Educational and Career Counselor$94,320
Marriage and Family Therapist$63,780
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$61,310
Healthcare Social Worker$92,970
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$75,320

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Grass Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Nevada County2,174 workers, 932 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (26.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California State University-Chico (54.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in California are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($140,540), School Psychologist ($118,310), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($114,520). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study psychology?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.