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

New London, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. New London has a population of about 27,199. Median household income is $60,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% 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 London

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

#1

Mitchell College

New London, CT 1.6 miles from New London BOC Score20.3
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#2

Connecticut College

New London, CT 2.0 miles from New London BOC Score63.3
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#3

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT 26.3 miles from New London BOC Score62.6
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#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI 30.9 miles from New London BOC Score74.1
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#5

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 32.1 miles from New London BOC Score68.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near New London

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.


New London at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,199Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,123Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near New London. The closest is Mitchell College in New London, CT (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wesleyan University (32.1 miles). 2 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 London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norwich instead of New London?

Norwich, CT is 13.8 miles from New London 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 London an affordable place to study psychology?

New London’s median household income of $60,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New London 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.