Best Online Psychology Programs in Montrose, CO (2026)

Montrose, Colorado has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Montrose has a population of about 20,703. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $124,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Montrose

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Montrose. Distances are calculated from Montrose city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado psychology page.

Psychology Wages Near Montrose

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.

Montrose at a Glance

Other Montrose-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Grand Junction, CO – 57.3 mi away (135,389 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Montrose, CO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Montrose. The closest is Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO (51.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Lewis College (82.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Colorado are: School Psychologist ($124,770), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,290), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($65,620). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose 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 Montrose an affordable place to study psychology?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose 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: 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.