Best Online Psychology Programs in London, KY (2026)

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).


Closest Psychology Schools to London

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from London city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Union CollegeBarbourville, KY20.3 miContact school for pricing
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY26.9 miContact school for pricing
Berea CollegeBerea, KY33.3 miContact school for pricing
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN44.1 miContact school for pricing
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY44.5 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near London

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$116,480
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/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.


London at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,576Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Laurel County334 workers, 278 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology programs are near London, KY?

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.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Kentucky?

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.

Should I look at programs in Somerset instead of London?

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.

Is London an affordable place to study psychology?

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.

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.