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Best Online Psychology Programs in Longmont, CO (2026)
Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,896 to $41,943 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $143,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Longmont
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Longmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longmont 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 Colorado schools on the Colorado psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Longmont
Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). 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 | $113,290 | CO statewide | $107,690 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | CO statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $143,020 | Boulder, CO | $135,951 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $75,030 | Boulder, CO | $71,321 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,700 | Boulder, CO | $57,700 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $75,020 | Boulder, CO | $71,312 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,820 | Boulder, CO | $73,973 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $84,450 | Boulder, CO | $80,276 |
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.
Longmont at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,958 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $89,724 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Boulder County | 7,676 workers, 1,193 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Longmont-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Firestone, CO – 8.1 mi away (27,332 pop)
- Erie, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,803 pop)
- Lafayette, CO – 12.1 mi away (91,767 pop)
- Boulder, CO – 12.7 mi away (127,190 pop)
- Louisville, CO – 13.9 mi away (20,801 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Longmont, CO?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Longmont 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 Longmont?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Longmont are: School Psychologist ($143,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,290), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($84,450). 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?
Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study psychology?
Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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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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.