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).
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.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba College | Marysville, CA | 26.8 mi | $1,128 - $12,200 | – |
| William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA | 30.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | 31.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | 39.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | 42.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Butte College | Oroville, CA | 43.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 50.0 mi | $7,602 - $22,714 | – |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 52.7 mi | $1,288 - $13,062 | – |
| Woodland Community College | Woodland, CA | 53.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State University-Chico | Chico, CA | 54.8 mi | $8,064 - $25,590 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California psychology page.
| Occupation | Median 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,126 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,850 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Nevada County | 2,174 workers, 932 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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