Loveland, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,896 to $41,943 per year for indexed programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $87,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Loveland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Loveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Loveland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Loveland.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,543
Avg net price
$21,279/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,231
Avg net price
$17,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$28,720
Avg net price
$29,179/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,738
Avg net price
$25,346/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,105
Avg net price
$18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,093
Avg net price
$15,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,270
Avg net price
$11,900/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,416
Avg net price
$29,500/yr
TuitionIn‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Loveland
Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). 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 | $54,590 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $53,996 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | CO statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $87,740 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $86,785 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $65,720 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $65,005 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,700 | CO statewide | $60,040 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $71,120 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $70,346 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,390 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $60,722 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,020 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $67,280 |
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.
Loveland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 77,350 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Larimer County | 7,127 workers, 966 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Loveland-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Johnstown, CO – 7.6 mi away (21,313 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 8.2 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Fort Collins, CO – 9.1 mi away (301,581 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 15.4 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Longmont, CO – 17.2 mi away (97,835 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Loveland, CO?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Loveland 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 Loveland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Loveland are: School Psychologist ($87,740), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($71,120), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($68,020). 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 Johnstown instead of Loveland?
Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland 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 Loveland an affordable place to study psychology?
Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland 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.
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