Best Online Psychology Programs in Newark, DE (2026)

Newark, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $39,720 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 30,309. Median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $112,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Newark

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

#1

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 0.3 miles from Newark BOC Score83.5
Published tuition$16,080 - $39,720
Online programsYes

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#2

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 9.1 miles from Newark BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$12,330 - $19,326
Online programsYes

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#3

Cecil College

North East, MD 10.8 miles from Newark BOC Score45.1
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Online programsYes

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#4

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE 12.2 miles from Newark BOC Score66.6
Published tuition$13,440 - $24,633
Online programsYes

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#5

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA 12.7 miles from Newark BOC Score33.7
Published tuition$12,512 - $27,358
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Delaware schools on the Delaware psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$112,690Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$109,834
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ADE statewide
School Psychologist$82,190Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$80,107
Educational and Career Counselor$66,190Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$64,513
Marriage and Family Therapist$78,640Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$76,647
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,140Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$56,667
Healthcare Social Worker$65,990Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$64,318
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,510Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$53,129

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.


Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,309Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,373Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in New Castle County14,155 workers, 2,692 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Newark, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Newark. The closest is University of Delaware in Newark, DE (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln University (12.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Newark are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($112,690), School Psychologist ($82,190), Marriage and Family Therapist ($78,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wilmington instead of Newark?

Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study psychology?

Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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.


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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.