Best Online Psychology Programs in Pueblo, CO (2026)

Pueblo, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $83,228 per year for indexed programs. Pueblo has a population of about 111,514. Median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% 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 Pueblo

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

#1

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 3.3 miles from Pueblo BOC Score50.8
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Online programsYes

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#2

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO 41.5 miles from Pueblo BOC Score63.6
Published tuition$67,932 - $83,228
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#3

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 44.1 miles from Pueblo BOC Score48.8
Published tuition$9,712 - $23,713
Online programsYes

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#4

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO 88.4 miles from Pueblo BOC Score37.4
Published tuition$9,776 - $23,800
Online programsYes

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#5

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO 94.6 miles from Pueblo
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Online programsYes

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


Psychology Wages Near Pueblo

Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). 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$113,290Pueblo, CO$123,410
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ACO statewide
School Psychologist$124,770CO statewide$135,915
Educational and Career Counselor$60,540Pueblo, CO$65,948
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,700CO statewide$66,122
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,380Pueblo, CO$63,595
Healthcare Social Worker$62,030Pueblo, CO$67,571
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,620Pueblo, CO$71,481

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.


Pueblo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population111,514Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,305Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Pueblo County848 workers, 359 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Pueblo, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Pueblo. The closest is Colorado State University Pueblo in Pueblo, CO (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Denver Seminary (94.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Pueblo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Pueblo are: School Psychologist ($124,770), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,290), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($65,620). 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 Pueblo?

Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo 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 Pueblo an affordable place to study psychology?

Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo 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 Pueblo

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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.