Albany State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Tifton, GA (2026)
Tifton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $26,189 per year for indexed programs. Tifton has a population of about 17,140. Median household income is $44,324 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $99,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Tifton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Tifton. Distances are calculated from Tifton 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 Tifton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Valdosta State University
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Online programsYes
Thomas University
Published tuition$11,640 - $26,189
Online programsYes
Georgia Southwestern State University
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Online programsYes
Brewton-Parker College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Tifton
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $96,060 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $63,720 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,550 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $58,960 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,030 |
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.
Tifton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,140 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,324 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Tift County | 541 workers, 70 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Tifton-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Albany, GA – 39.4 mi away (91,284 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 44.6 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Thomasville, GA – 50.8 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 70.8 mi away (24,741 pop)
- Warner Robins, GA – 78.9 mi away (148,686 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Tifton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Tifton. The closest is Albany State University in Albany, GA (37.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brewton-Parker College (74.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Georgia are: School Psychologist ($99,110), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($96,060), Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,550). Wages for Tifton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Tifton?
Albany, GA is 39.4 miles from Tifton 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 Tifton an affordable place to study psychology?
Tifton’s median household income of $44,324 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tifton 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.