Kennesaw State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Milton, GA (2026)
Milton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,458 to $45,689 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 41,305. Median household income is $151,235 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.5% 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 Milton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Milton. Distances are calculated from Milton 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 Milton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Life University
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Online programsYes
Reinhardt University
Published tuition$28,420 - $45,689
Online programsYes
Georgia Gwinnett College
Published tuition$4,458 - $18,033
Online programsYes
Emory University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Milton
Milton 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.
Milton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,305 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $151,235 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 77.5% | 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 Milton-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Alpharetta, GA – 5.0 mi away (65,338 pop)
- Roswell, GA – 7.0 mi away (94,598 pop)
- Johns Creek, GA – 9.5 mi away (83,873 pop)
- Woodstock, GA – 11.4 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Peachtree Corners, GA – 12.5 mi away (42,773 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Milton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Milton. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emory University (23.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Milton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Milton 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 Alpharetta instead of Milton?
Alpharetta, GA is 5.0 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study psychology?
Milton’s median household income of $151,235 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton 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.