Clayton State University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Peachtree City, GA (2026)
Peachtree City, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,558 to $49,349 per year for indexed programs. Peachtree City has a population of about 38,977. Median household income is $111,421 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.3% 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 Peachtree City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Peachtree City. Distances are calculated from Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Morehouse College
Published tuition$31,725 - $47,347
Online programsYes
Spelman College
Published tuition$30,058 - $49,349
Online programsYes
Clark Atlanta University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Morris Brown College
Published tuition$9,558 - $26,005
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Peachtree City
Peachtree City 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.
Peachtree City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,977 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $111,421 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Fayette County | 2,241 workers, 242 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Peachtree City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Newnan, GA – 11.9 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Union City, GA – 13.8 mi away (20,919 pop)
- East Point, GA – 19.9 mi away (35,471 pop)
- Griffin, GA – 20.1 mi away (22,928 pop)
- Stockbridge, GA – 21.7 mi away (28,677 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Peachtree City, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Peachtree City. The closest is Clayton State University in Morrow, GA (19.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morris Brown College (26.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Peachtree City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Peachtree City 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 Newnan instead of Peachtree City?
Newnan, GA is 11.9 miles from Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City an affordable place to study psychology?
Peachtree City’s median household income of $111,421 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peachtree City 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.