Purdue University-Main Campus
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Lafayette, IN (2026)
Lafayette, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Lafayette has a population of about 70,650. Median household income is $52,946 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $86,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Lafayette
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Lafayette. Distances are calculated from Lafayette 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 Lafayette. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Purdue University Global
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Wabash College
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Indiana University-Kokomo
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DePauw University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Lafayette
Lafayette is part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area (BLS area code 29200). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $86,670 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $92,794 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | IN statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $77,640 | IN statewide | $83,126 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $59,520 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $63,726 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,810 | IN statewide | $60,824 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $52,100 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $55,782 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,140 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $79,379 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,650 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $52,088 |
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.
Lafayette at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,650 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,946 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Tippecanoe County | 4,166 workers, 243 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lafayette-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- West Lafayette, IN – 4.6 mi away (45,872 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 40.7 mi away (26,784 pop)
- Danville, IL – 43.4 mi away (48,785 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 45.1 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Brownsburg, IN – 46.5 mi away (25,408 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Lafayette, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Lafayette. The closest is Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, IN (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DePauw University (52.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Lafayette?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Lafayette are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($86,670), School Psychologist ($77,640), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in West Lafayette instead of Lafayette?
West Lafayette, IN is 4.6 miles from Lafayette 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 Lafayette an affordable place to study psychology?
Lafayette’s median household income of $52,946 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lafayette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.