BestOnlineCollege.org is an advertising-supported website. Many of the school and program listings that appear on this site are from partners who compensate us, and this compensation may affect how, where, and in what order listings appear (such as featured placements). This compensation does not influence our editorial content, evaluations, or rankings, which are determined independently using publicly available data. We do not review or feature every school or program available in the marketplace. Our goal is to provide accurate, unbiased information so you can make informed decisions. Read our full Advertiser Disclosure.
Best Online Psychology Programs in Dubuque, IA (2026)
Dubuque, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $38,298 to $48,380 per year for indexed programs. Dubuque has a population of about 59,271. Median household income is $64,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $91,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Dubuque
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Dubuque, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dubuque city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Dubuque
Dubuque is part of the Dubuque, IA metro area (BLS area code 20220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $91,690 | IA statewide | $105,029 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | IA statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $74,410 | IA statewide | $85,235 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $49,150 | Dubuque, IA | $56,300 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $67,180 | IA statewide | $76,953 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $57,530 | Dubuque, IA | $65,899 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,240 | Dubuque, IA | $71,294 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $50,700 | Dubuque, IA | $58,076 |
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.
Dubuque at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,271 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,985 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Dubuque County | 878 workers, 332 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dubuque-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Clinton, IA – 51.3 mi away (30,930 pop)
- Marion, IA – 54.9 mi away (38,480 pop)
- Freeport, IL – 56.6 mi away (24,717 pop)
- Cedar Rapids, IA – 61.9 mi away (184,610 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 65.5 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Dubuque, IA?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Dubuque 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 Dubuque?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Dubuque are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,690), School Psychologist ($74,410), Marriage and Family Therapist ($67,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Dubuque?
Clinton, IA is 51.3 miles from Dubuque 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 Dubuque an affordable place to study psychology?
Dubuque’s median household income of $64,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dubuque while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.
Learn More About Psychology Programs
- Psychology accreditation: what to look for
- Psychology concentrations and specializations
- Is a Psychology degree worth it?
- Main Psychology degree guide
- Online Psychology programs in Iowa
- Psychology programs by state
Other Programs Available in Dubuque
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dubuque:
- Criminal Justice programs in Dubuque, IA
- Nursing programs in Dubuque, IA
- Business Administration programs in Dubuque, IA
- Computer Science programs in Dubuque, IA
- Education programs in Dubuque, IA
- Engineering programs in Dubuque, IA
- Technology programs in Dubuque, IA
- Liberal Arts programs in Dubuque, IA
- Healthcare programs in Dubuque, IA
- Cybersecurity programs in Dubuque, IA
- Accounting programs in Dubuque, IA
- Healthcare Administration programs in Dubuque, IA
- Social Work programs in Dubuque, IA
- Counseling programs in Dubuque, IA
Related from Our Editorial Library
- Best Accredited Online Colleges (2026)
- Best Online Colleges Ranking
- Effective Learning Strategies for Online Students
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.