Best Online Psychology Programs in Torrington, CT (2026)

Torrington, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Torrington has a population of about 35,481. Median household income is $69,611 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% 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 Torrington

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

#1

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 20.8 miles from Torrington BOC Score60.9
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#2

Post University

Waterbury, CT 20.9 miles from Torrington BOC Score22.3
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#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 21.1 miles from Torrington BOC Score63.6
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#4

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 21.3 miles from Torrington BOC Score69.6
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#5

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 21.5 miles from Torrington BOC Score58.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Torrington

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.


Torrington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,481Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Torrington, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Torrington. The closest is University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT (20.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Hartford (21.5 miles). 5 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 Torrington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bristol instead of Torrington?

Bristol, CT is 14.4 miles from Torrington 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 Torrington an affordable place to study psychology?

Torrington’s median household income of $69,611 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Torrington 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.