Morris Brown College
Published tuition$9,558 - $26,005
Online programs--
Best Online Psychology Programs in Atlanta, GA (2026)
Atlanta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,558 to $59,320 per year for indexed programs. Atlanta has a population of about 499,287. Median household income is $81,938 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $101,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Atlanta
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Atlanta. Distances are calculated from Atlanta 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 Atlanta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Clark Atlanta University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Morehouse College
Published tuition$31,725 - $47,347
Online programsYes
Spelman College
Published tuition$30,058 - $49,349
Online programsYes
Oglethorpe University
Published tuition$45,806 - $59,320
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Atlanta
Atlanta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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 | $97,090 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $96,993 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | GA statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $99,011 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,730 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $67,662 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $101,460 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $101,359 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $60,880 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,819 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $65,215 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,500 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,442 |
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.
Atlanta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 499,287 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,938 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 58.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Fulton County | 27,927 workers, 3,032 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Atlanta-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- East Point, GA – 7.0 mi away (35,471 pop)
- Decatur, GA – 7.3 mi away (22,813 pop)
- Smyrna, GA – 8.8 mi away (56,664 pop)
- Brookhaven, GA – 9.4 mi away (52,444 pop)
- Chamblee, GA – 10.9 mi away (28,306 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Atlanta, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Atlanta. The closest is Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oglethorpe University (2.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Atlanta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Atlanta are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($101,460), School Psychologist ($99,110), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($97,090). 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 East Point instead of Atlanta?
East Point, GA is 7.0 miles from Atlanta 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 Atlanta an affordable place to study psychology?
Atlanta’s median household income of $81,938 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlanta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.