Best Online Psychology Programs in Shelton, CT (2026)

Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $64,700 to $85,120 per year for indexed programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% 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 Shelton

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

#1

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 8.0 miles from Shelton BOC Score66.5
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#2

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 9.2 miles from Shelton BOC Score56.1
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#3

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton BOC Score54.8
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#4

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton BOC Score42.2
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#5

Yale University

New Haven, CT 11.0 miles from Shelton BOC Score75.8
Published tuition$64,700 - $85,120
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Shelton

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.


Shelton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,739Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Shelton, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Shelton. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yale University (11.0 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 Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Shelton?

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton 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 Shelton an affordable place to study psychology?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton 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.