Best Online Psychology Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)

Augusta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,630 to $27,310 per year for indexed programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In Georgia, the top-earning psychology-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $91,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Augusta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Augusta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Paine College

Augusta, GA 8.6 miles from Augusta BOC Score 15.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,338
Avg net price $16,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 8.7 miles from Augusta BOC Score 54.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Augusta

Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$67,940Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$73,928
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AGA statewide
School Psychologist$89,530Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$97,421
Educational and Career Counselor$62,600Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$68,118
Marriage and Family Therapist$91,550GA statewide$99,619
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$55,320Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$60,196
Healthcare Social Worker$66,360Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$72,209
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$50,520Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$54,973

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.


Augusta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Richmond County3,700 workers, 284 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Augusta, GA?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Augusta are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Augusta are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550), School Psychologist ($89,530), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($67,940). 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 North Augusta instead of Augusta?

North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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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Other Programs Available in Augusta

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.