Best Online Psychology Programs in Central, LA (2026)

Central, Louisiana has a population of about 29,603. The city’s median household income is $90,091 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Central, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $27,314 per year for indexed programs. In the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Educational and Career Counselor at a median $70,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Central

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 19 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Central. Distances are calculated from Central city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA9.4 mi$9,940 - $26,076
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityBaton Rouge, LA11.8 mi$15,690 - $27,314
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA13.1 miContact school for pricing
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA34.0 mi$8,373 - $22,647
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LA54.7 miContact school for pricing
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA63.3 mi$10,418 - $24,631
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA68.5 miContact school for pricing
Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA69.1 miContact school for pricing
The Chicago School at Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA69.1 miContact school for pricing
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA69.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Central

Central is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area (BLS area code 12940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$63,850Baton Rouge, LA$70,319
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ALA statewide
School Psychologist$62,140Baton Rouge, LA$68,436
Educational and Career Counselor$70,320Baton Rouge, LA$77,445
Marriage and Family TherapistN/ALA statewide
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$47,890Baton Rouge, LA$52,742
Healthcare Social Worker$63,510Baton Rouge, LA$69,945
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,130Baton Rouge, LA$46,399

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.


Central at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,603Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,091Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in East Baton Rouge County10,666 workers, 1,149 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Central, LA?

Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Central. The closest is Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA (9.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Tulane University of Louisiana (69.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Central?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Central are: Educational and Career Counselor ($70,320), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($63,850), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Baton Rouge instead of Central?

Baton Rouge, LA is 9.9 miles from Central 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 Central an affordable place to study psychology?

Central’s median household income of $90,091 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Central while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.