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Best Online Psychology Programs in Madisonville, KY (2026)
Madisonville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $30,450 to $41,865 per year for indexed programs. Madisonville has a population of about 19,442. Median household income is $56,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $99,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Madisonville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Madisonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madisonville 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 Kentucky schools on the Kentucky psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Madisonville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,140 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $75,370 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,350 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $52,420 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $54,190 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,080 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $42,570 |
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.
Madisonville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,442 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,902 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Hopkins County | 185 workers, 144 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Madisonville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Hopkinsville, KY – 34.7 mi away (32,733 pop)
- Henderson, KY – 34.7 mi away (28,841 pop)
- Owensboro, KY – 35.7 mi away (73,011 pop)
- Clarksville, TN – 54.0 mi away (179,367 pop)
- Bowling Green, KY – 64.0 mi away (87,976 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Madisonville, KY?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Madisonville 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 in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Kentucky are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($99,140), School Psychologist ($75,370), Educational and Career Counselor ($64,350). Wages for Madisonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Madisonville?
Hopkinsville, KY is 34.7 miles from Madisonville 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 Madisonville an affordable place to study psychology?
Madisonville’s median household income of $56,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madisonville 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.
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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.