Martin University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Lawrence, IN (2026)
Lawrence, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $45,980 to $64,503 per year for indexed programs. Lawrence has a population of about 49,284. Median household income is $73,455 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $84,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Lawrence
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Lawrence. Distances are calculated from Lawrence 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 Lawrence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Butler University
Published tuition$45,980 - $64,503
Online programsYes
Ivy Tech Community College
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Online programsYes
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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Online programsYes
Marian University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Lawrence
Lawrence is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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 | $84,990 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $88,809 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | IN statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $77,640 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $81,129 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,690 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $63,417 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $54,600 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,053 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $53,760 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $56,176 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,090 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $68,015 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $49,590 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $51,818 |
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.
Lawrence at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,284 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,455 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Marion County | 21,675 workers, 1,554 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lawrence-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Fishers, IN – 6.4 mi away (90,127 pop)
- Indianapolis, IN – 10.3 mi away (1,550,488 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 10.7 mi away (91,065 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 14.3 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 18.4 mi away (26,784 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Lawrence, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Lawrence. The closest is Martin University in Indianapolis, IN (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marian University (12.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Lawrence?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Lawrence are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($84,990), School Psychologist ($77,640), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,090). 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 Fishers instead of Lawrence?
Fishers, IN is 6.4 miles from Lawrence 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 Lawrence an affordable place to study psychology?
Lawrence’s median household income of $73,455 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawrence 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.