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Best Online Psychology Programs in Morgan City, LA (2026)
Morgan City, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $27,314 per year for indexed programs. Morgan City has a population of about 11,208. Median household income is $56,729 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $71,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Morgan City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Morgan City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Morgan City 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 Louisiana schools on the Louisiana psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Morgan City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $71,330 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $69,020 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,870 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | N/A |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $37,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,080 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,100 |
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.
Morgan City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,208 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,729 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in St. Mary County | 656 workers, 72 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Morgan City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Houma, LA – 30.4 mi away (146,174 pop)
- New Iberia, LA – 43.0 mi away (30,386 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 51.1 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Abbeville, LA – 59.1 mi away (20,139 pop)
- Central, LA – 59.8 mi away (28,529 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Morgan City, LA?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Morgan City 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 Louisiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Louisiana are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($71,330), School Psychologist ($69,020), Educational and Career Counselor ($61,870). Wages for Morgan City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Houma instead of Morgan City?
Houma, LA is 30.4 miles from Morgan City 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 Morgan City an affordable place to study psychology?
Morgan City’s median household income of $56,729 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgan City 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.
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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.