North Idaho College
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Coeur d'Alene, ID (2026)
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $17,700 to $32,695 per year for indexed programs. Coeur d’Alene has a population of about 55,558. Median household income is $70,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $97,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Coeur d’Alene
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Coeur d’Alene. Distances are calculated from Coeur d’Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Great Northern University
Published tuition$17,700 - $32,695
Online programs--
Gonzaga University
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Whitworth University
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Eastern Washington University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene is part of the Coeur d’Alene, ID metro area (BLS area code 17660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,790 | ID statewide | $99,481 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | ID statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $71,700 | ID statewide | $72,940 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,980 | Coeur d’Alene, ID | $62,035 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $62,700 | ID statewide | $63,784 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $63,360 | Coeur d’Alene, ID | $64,456 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,780 | Coeur d’Alene, ID | $77,091 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,520 | ID statewide | $53,428 |
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.
Coeur d’Alene at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,845 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Kootenai County | 1,256 workers, 472 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Coeur d’Alene-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Post Falls, ID – 6.9 mi away (31,865 pop)
- Spokane Valley, WA – 20.7 mi away (96,340 pop)
- Spokane, WA – 29.9 mi away (400,936 pop)
- Moscow, ID – 68.0 mi away (25,758 pop)
- Pullman, WA – 69.3 mi away (33,204 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Coeur d’Alene, ID?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Coeur d’Alene. The closest is North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, ID (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Washington University (39.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Coeur d’Alene?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Coeur d’Alene are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($97,790), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,780), School Psychologist ($71,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Post Falls instead of Coeur d’Alene?
Post Falls, ID is 6.9 miles from Coeur d’Alene 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 Coeur d’Alene an affordable place to study psychology?
Coeur d’Alene’s median household income of $70,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coeur d’Alene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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.