London, Kentucky has a population of about 7,576. The city’s median household income is $45,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of London. In Kentucky, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $116,480 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from London city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union College | Barbourville, KY | 20.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | 26.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | 33.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | 44.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | 44.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky psychology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $116,480 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $69,130 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,390 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,190 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $51,790 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,840 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,450 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,576 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,850 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Laurel County | 334 workers, 278 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of London. The closest is Union College in Barbourville, KY (20.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eastern Kentucky University (44.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Kentucky are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($116,480), School Psychologist ($69,130), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,840). Wages for London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Somerset, KY is 29.3 miles from London 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.
London’s median household income of $45,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in London while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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