Best Online Psychology Programs in Louisville, KY (2026)
Louisville, Kentucky has a population of about 1,003,412. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Louisville. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $96,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Louisville
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Louisville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 4.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | 8.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | 15.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Louisville
Louisville is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $96,760 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $103,931 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | KY statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $85,170 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $91,482 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $70,490 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $75,714 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $58,230 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $62,546 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $54,580 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $58,625 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $73,380 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $78,818 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $51,710 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $55,542 |
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.
Louisville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Jefferson County | 18,848 workers, 2,931 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Louisville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Jeffersontown, KY – 5.1 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 12.2 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Clarksville, IN – 12.6 mi away (21,920 pop)
- New Albany, IN – 13.7 mi away (36,670 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 22.9 mi away (22,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Louisville, KY?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Louisville. The closest is Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY (4.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Indiana University-Southeast (15.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Louisville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Louisville are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($96,760), School Psychologist ($85,170), Healthcare Social Worker ($73,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Jeffersontown instead of Louisville?
Jeffersontown, KY is 5.1 miles from Louisville 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.
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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