Best Online Psychology Programs in Lewes, DE (2026)

Lewes, Delaware has a population of about 3,415. The city’s median household income is $92,375 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Lewes. In Delaware, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $109,120 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Lewes

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Lewes city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Delaware State UniversityDover, DE35.3 miContact school for pricing
Salisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD38.8 miContact school for pricing
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland CampusVineland, NJ46.0 miContact school for pricing
University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MD49.1 miContact school for pricing
Atlantic Cape Community CollegeMays Landing, NJ53.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Lewes

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$109,120
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$80,290
Educational and Career Counselor$72,450
Marriage and Family Therapist$63,360
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$49,680
Healthcare Social Worker$62,730
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$57,620

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Lewes at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population3,415Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,375Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Sussex County1,358 workers, 896 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology programs are near Lewes, DE?

Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Lewes. The closest is Delaware State University in Dover, DE (35.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Atlantic Cape Community College (53.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Delaware are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($109,120), School Psychologist ($80,290), Educational and Career Counselor ($72,450). Wages for Lewes workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Lewes?

Milford, DE is 17.5 miles from Lewes 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 Lewes an affordable place to study psychology?

Lewes’s median household income of $92,375 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewes while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.