Best Online Psychology Programs in Freeport, IL (2026)

Freeport, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Freeport has a population of about 23,636. Median household income is $48,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $84,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Freeport

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

#1

Rockford University

Rockford, IL 31.6 miles from Freeport BOC Score38.4
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#2

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 34.2 miles from Freeport BOC Score55.9
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#3

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL 50.2 miles from Freeport BOC Score65.0
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#4

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI 53.4 miles from Freeport BOC Score68.8
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#5

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 54.3 miles from Freeport BOC Score56.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Freeport

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$83,750
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$84,690
Educational and Career Counselor$62,420
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,970
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$60,730
Healthcare Social Worker$64,270
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,960

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.


Freeport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,636Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Stephenson County117 workers, 45 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Freeport, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Freeport. The closest is Rockford University in Rockford, IL (31.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edgewood College (54.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Illinois are: School Psychologist ($84,690), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($83,750), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,270). Wages for Freeport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockford instead of Freeport?

Rockford, IL is 29.3 miles from Freeport 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 Freeport an affordable place to study psychology?

Freeport’s median household income of $48,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Freeport 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.