University of Georgia
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Athens, GA (2026)
Athens, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,458 to $45,359 per year for indexed programs. Athens has a population of about 137,582. In Georgia, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $99,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Athens
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Athens. Distances are calculated from Athens 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 Athens. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Emmanuel University
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Online programsYes
Brenau University
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Online programsYes
Georgia Gwinnett College
Published tuition$4,458 - $18,033
Online programsYes
Piedmont University
Published tuition$30,680 - $45,359
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Athens
Athens is part of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area (BLS area code 12020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $96,060 | GA statewide | $102,958 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | GA statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 | GA statewide | $106,227 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,870 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $62,026 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,550 | GA statewide | $98,124 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $46,900 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $50,268 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $59,280 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $63,537 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,030 | GA statewide | $55,766 |
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.
Athens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Clarke County | 2,115 workers, 254 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Athens-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Winder, GA – 20.4 mi away (42,330 pop)
- Gainesville, GA – 35.3 mi away (154,859 pop)
- Lawrenceville, GA – 35.8 mi away (30,782 pop)
- Sugar Hill, GA – 40.8 mi away (22,197 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 44.9 mi away (29,331 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Athens, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Athens. The closest is University of Georgia in Athens, GA (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Piedmont University (43.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Athens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Athens are: School Psychologist ($99,110), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($96,060), Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Winder instead of Athens?
Winder, GA is 20.4 miles from Athens 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.
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.