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Best Online Psychology Programs in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)
Idaho Falls, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Idaho Falls has a population of about 66,672. Median household income is $69,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% 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 Idaho Falls
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Idaho Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Idaho Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls is part of the Idaho Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 26820). 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 | $103,591 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | ID statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $70,790 | Idaho Falls, ID | $74,989 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $58,950 | Idaho Falls, ID | $62,447 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $62,700 | ID statewide | $66,419 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $72,630 | Idaho Falls, ID | $76,939 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $72,490 | Idaho Falls, ID | $76,790 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $44,920 | Idaho Falls, ID | $47,585 |
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.
Idaho Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,672 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,630 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Bonneville County | 3,195 workers, 393 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Idaho Falls-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Rexburg, ID – 26.1 mi away (29,738 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Idaho Falls, ID?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($97,790), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($72,630), Healthcare Social Worker ($72,490). 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 Rexburg instead of Idaho Falls?
Rexburg, ID is 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls an affordable place to study psychology?
Idaho Falls’s median household income of $69,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Idaho Falls 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: 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 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.