Best Online Psychology Programs in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)
East Saint Louis, Illinois has a population of about 18,278. The city’s median household income is $30,992 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of East Saint Louis. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $93,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to East Saint Louis
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from East Saint Louis city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis | St. Louis, MO | 4.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis, MO | 5.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO | 5.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Washington University in St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 10.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fontbonne University | Saint Louis, MO | 10.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near East Saint Louis
East Saint Louis is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $93,290 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $98,097 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | IL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $60,270 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,375 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,940 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,874 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $63,020 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $66,267 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $53,300 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $56,046 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $56,890 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,821 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,380 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,770 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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 Saint Louis at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,278 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $30,992 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in St. Clair County | 3,988 workers, 330 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other East Saint Louis-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Saint Louis, MO – 6.3 mi away (2,096,990 pop)
- Granite City, IL – 7.9 mi away (28,908 pop)
- Collinsville, IL – 8.0 mi away (24,635 pop)
- Belleville, IL – 10.4 mi away (41,906 pop)
- University City, MO – 11.4 mi away (34,706 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near East Saint Louis, IL?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of East Saint Louis. The closest is Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis in St. Louis, MO (4.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Fontbonne University (10.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near East Saint Louis?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near East Saint Louis are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($93,290), Marriage and Family Therapist ($63,020), School Psychologist ($60,270). 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 Saint Louis instead of East Saint Louis?
Saint Louis, MO is 6.3 miles from East Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis an affordable place to study psychology?
East Saint Louis’s median household income of $30,992 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Saint Louis 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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