Best Online Psychology Programs in Streamwood, IL (2026)

Streamwood, Illinois has a population of about 39,055. The city’s median household income is $101,049 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Streamwood. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $98,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Streamwood

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Streamwood city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Judson UniversityElgin, IL6.5 miContact school for pricing
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL11.2 miContact school for pricing
Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL14.7 miContact school for pricing
Midwestern University-Downers GroveDowners Grove, IL16.2 miContact school for pricing
North Central CollegeNaperville, IL17.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Streamwood

Streamwood 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$98,240Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$94,826
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AIL statewide
School Psychologist$80,600Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$77,799
Educational and Career Counselor$63,820Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$61,602
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,580Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$58,475
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$61,150Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$59,025
Healthcare Social Worker$74,700Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$72,104
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,500Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$57,432

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.


Streamwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,055Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$101,049Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Cook County123,975 workers, 9,061 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology programs are near Streamwood, IL?

Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Streamwood. The closest is Judson University in Elgin, IL (6.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is North Central College (17.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Streamwood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Streamwood are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($98,240), School Psychologist ($80,600), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,700). 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 Bartlett instead of Streamwood?

Bartlett, IL is 3.2 miles from Streamwood 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 Streamwood an affordable place to study psychology?

Streamwood’s median household income of $101,049 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Streamwood 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.