Best Online Psychology Programs in New Haven, CT (2026)

New Haven, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $64,700 to $85,120 per year for indexed programs. New Haven has a population of about 132,893. Median household income is $53,771 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.7% 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 New Haven

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near New Haven. Distances are calculated from New Haven city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near New Haven

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.

New Haven at a Glance

Other New Haven-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• West Haven, CT – 3.4 mi away (54,516 pop)
• City of Milford (balance), CT – 9.3 mi away (52,536 pop)
• Shelton, CT – 11.1 mi away (41,334 pop)
• Naugatuck, CT – 13.9 mi away (31,392 pop)
• Bridgeport, CT – 16.4 mi away (934,289 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near New Haven, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near New Haven. The closest is Yale University in New Haven, CT (0.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Quinnipiac University (7.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 New Haven workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of New Haven?

West Haven, CT is 3.4 miles from New Haven 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 New Haven an affordable place to study psychology?

New Haven’s median household income of $53,771 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Haven 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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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.