Best Online Psychology Programs in East Moline, IL (2026)

East Moline, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. East Moline has a population of about 20,837. Median household income is $63,328 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $81,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to East Moline

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near East Moline. Distances are calculated from East Moline 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 East Moline. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL 8.3 miles from East Moline BOC Score62.0
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#2

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 9.8 miles from East Moline BOC Score47.9
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#3

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 10.1 miles from East Moline BOC Score62.4
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#4

Knox College

Galesburg, IL 39.8 miles from East Moline BOC Score54.5
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#5

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL 44.0 miles from East Moline BOC Score42.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near East Moline

East Moline is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$73,910Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$82,952
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AIL statewide
School Psychologist$81,840Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$91,852
Educational and Career Counselor$57,360Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$64,377
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,970IL statewide$68,429
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$60,430Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$67,823
Healthcare Social Worker$58,920Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$66,128
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,830Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$66,027

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.


East Moline at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,837Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,328Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Rock Island County824 workers, 188 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near East Moline, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near East Moline. The closest is Augustana College in Rock Island, IL (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monmouth College (44.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near East Moline?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near East Moline are: School Psychologist ($81,840), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($73,910), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,970). 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 Bettendorf instead of East Moline?

Bettendorf, IA is 5.6 miles from East Moline 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 East Moline an affordable place to study psychology?

East Moline’s median household income of $63,328 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Moline 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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Other Programs Available in East Moline

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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.