Best Online Psychology Programs in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of about 483,099. The city’s median household income is $83,198 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Colorado Springs. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $109,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Colorado Springs
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Colorado Springs city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 2.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 39.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Denver Seminary | Littleton, CO | 52.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | 57.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $93,070 | Colorado Springs, CO | $92,423 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | CO statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $109,470 | Colorado Springs, CO | $108,709 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,830 | Colorado Springs, CO | $60,407 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,990 | CO statewide | $69,503 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $50,020 | Colorado Springs, CO | $49,672 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,680 | Colorado Springs, CO | $63,237 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $57,850 | Colorado Springs, CO | $57,448 |
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.
Colorado Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 483,099 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,198 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in El Paso County | 15,624 workers, 2,059 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Colorado Springs-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Fountain, CO – 13.3 mi away (28,753 pop)
- Castle Rock, CO – 35.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
- Canon City, CO – 38.4 mi away (27,600 pop)
- Pueblo, CO – 42.0 mi away (141,280 pop)
- Parker, CO – 44.2 mi away (51,163 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Colorado Springs, CO?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Colorado Springs. The closest is University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Denver (57.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Colorado Springs?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Colorado Springs are: School Psychologist ($109,470), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($93,070), Marriage and Family Therapist ($69,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Colorado Springs?
Fountain, CO is 13.3 miles from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs an affordable place to study psychology?
Colorado Springs’s median household income of $83,198 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colorado Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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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