Best Online Psychology Programs in Meriden, CT (2026)

Meriden, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Meriden has a population of about 60,418. Median household income is $68,617 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $100,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Meriden

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Meriden, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meriden 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:

  • 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 Meriden. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 7.2 miles from Meriden BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,897
Avg net price $30,177/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 9.0 miles from Meriden BOC Score 69.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,209
Avg net price $15,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 9.7 miles from Meriden BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 10.9 miles from Meriden BOC Score 63.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Post University

Waterbury, CT 14.9 miles from Meriden BOC Score 22.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 15.5 miles from Meriden BOC Score 66.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,779
Avg net price $34,832/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 15.6 miles from Meriden BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,144
Avg net price $34,028/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 16.2 miles from Meriden BOC Score 54.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Meriden

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling PsychologistN/A
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$100,600
Educational and Career Counselor$73,910
Marriage and Family Therapist$86,250
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$63,590
Healthcare Social Worker$79,900
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$78,640

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.


Meriden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population60,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,617Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Meriden, CT?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Meriden 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 in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Connecticut are: School Psychologist ($100,600), Marriage and Family Therapist ($86,250), Healthcare Social Worker ($79,900). Wages for Meriden workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Middletown instead of Meriden?

Middletown, CT is 7.2 miles from Meriden 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 Meriden an affordable place to study psychology?

Meriden’s median household income of $68,617 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meriden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Meriden

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.