Best Online Psychology Programs in Firestone, CO (2026)

Firestone, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $16,430 to $41,943 per year for indexed programs. Firestone has a population of about 17,353. Median household income is $114,591 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $113,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Firestone

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Firestone. Distances are calculated from Firestone 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 Firestone. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Naropa University

Boulder, CO 19.3 miles from Firestone BOC Score26.6
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#2

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 19.5 miles from Firestone BOC Score73.6
Published tuition$16,430 - $41,943
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#3

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 22.5 miles from Firestone BOC Score54.9
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#4

Regis University

Denver, CO 25.3 miles from Firestone BOC Score62.1
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#5

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 28.2 miles from Firestone BOC Score43.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Firestone

Firestone is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$113,290CO statewide$113,064
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ACO statewide
School Psychologist$107,790Greeley, CO$107,575
Educational and Career Counselor$60,820Greeley, CO$60,699
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,700CO statewide$60,579
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$59,580Greeley, CO$59,461
Healthcare Social Worker$53,660Greeley, CO$53,553
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,510Greeley, CO$49,411

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.


Firestone at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,353Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,591Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Weld County3,827 workers, 646 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Firestone, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Firestone. The closest is Naropa University in Boulder, CO (19.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan State University of Denver (28.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Firestone?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Firestone are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,290), School Psychologist ($107,790), Educational and Career Counselor ($60,820). 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 Longmont instead of Firestone?

Longmont, CO is 8.1 miles from Firestone 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 Firestone an affordable place to study psychology?

Firestone’s median household income of $114,591 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Firestone 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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Other Programs Available in Firestone

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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.