Best Online Psychology Programs in DeKalb, IL (2026)

DeKalb, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. DeKalb has a population of about 40,464. Median household income is $46,564 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $90,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to DeKalb

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near DeKalb. Distances are calculated from DeKalb city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois psychology page.

Psychology Wages Near DeKalb

DeKalb is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

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.

DeKalb at a Glance

Other DeKalb-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Geneva, IL – 22.1 mi away (21,880 pop)
• Saint Charles, IL – 22.5 mi away (32,717 pop)
• Huntley, IL – 22.7 mi away (26,611 pop)
• Elgin, IL – 23.1 mi away (112,123 pop)
• Belvidere, IL – 23.2 mi away (25,070 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near DeKalb, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near DeKalb. The closest is Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Central College (32.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near DeKalb?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near DeKalb are: School Psychologist ($90,620), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($85,390), Healthcare Social Worker ($71,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of DeKalb?

Geneva, IL is 22.1 miles from DeKalb 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 DeKalb an affordable place to study psychology?

DeKalb’s median household income of $46,564 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeKalb while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.