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Best Online Psychology Programs in Merrillville, IN (2026)
Merrillville, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,419 to $31,758 per year for indexed programs. Merrillville has a population of about 36,343. Median household income is $64,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $90,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Merrillville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Merrillville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Merrillville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Merrillville
Merrillville 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 Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $85,390 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,423 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | IN statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $90,620 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $87,471 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,730 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,481 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,360 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,228 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $61,600 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,459 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,430 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,948 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $57,720 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $55,714 |
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.
Merrillville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,343 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,791 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Lake County | 7,428 workers, 638 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Merrillville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Hobart, IN – 3.7 mi away (28,248 pop)
- Crown Point, IN – 4.3 mi away (29,176 pop)
- Schererville, IN – 6.5 mi away (28,701 pop)
- Gary, IN – 8.3 mi away (76,424 pop)
- Highland, IN – 8.9 mi away (22,737 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Merrillville, IN?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Merrillville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Merrillville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Merrillville are: School Psychologist ($90,620), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($85,390), Healthcare Social Worker ($71,430). 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 Hobart instead of Merrillville?
Hobart, IN is 3.7 miles from Merrillville 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 Merrillville an affordable place to study psychology?
Merrillville’s median household income of $64,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Merrillville 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: July 23, 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.