Best Online Psychology Programs in Richmond, KY (2026)

Richmond, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $33,640 to $56,068 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 35,498. Median household income is $48,223 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% 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 Richmond

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Richmond. Distances are calculated from Richmond city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Richmond

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.

Richmond at a Glance

Other Richmond-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Nicholasville, KY – 18.9 mi away (30,052 pop)
• Winchester, KY – 20.0 mi away (25,961 pop)
• Lexington, KY – 23.8 mi away (312,495 pop)
• Georgetown, KY – 37.3 mi away (35,353 pop)
• London, KY – 43.3 mi away (38,130 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Richmond, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Richmond. The closest is Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Kentucky (24.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Richmond workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nicholasville instead of Richmond?

Nicholasville, KY is 18.9 miles from Richmond 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 Richmond an affordable place to study psychology?

Richmond’s median household income of $48,223 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond 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: June 11, 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.