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Best Online Psychology Programs in South Portland, ME (2026)
South Portland, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. South Portland has a population of about 26,780. Median household income is $84,563 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $84,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to South Portland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near South Portland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from South Portland 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 Maine schools on the Maine psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near South Portland
South Portland is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | N/A | ME statewide | – |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | ME statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $84,680 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $83,101 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,130 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $59,990 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,680 | ME statewide | $70,343 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $62,300 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,138 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,650 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $73,258 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,010 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $57,910 |
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.
South Portland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,780 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,563 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Cumberland County | 3,727 workers, 1,081 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other South Portland-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Portland, ME – 3.3 mi away (206,193 pop)
- Biddeford, ME – 13.9 mi away (21,362 pop)
- Sanford, ME – 27.4 mi away (29,139 pop)
- Auburn, ME – 31.4 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Lewiston, ME – 32.4 mi away (58,664 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near South Portland, ME?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near South Portland 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 near South Portland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near South Portland are: School Psychologist ($84,680), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,650), Marriage and Family Therapist ($71,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Portland instead of South Portland?
Portland, ME is 3.3 miles from South Portland 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 South Portland an affordable place to study psychology?
South Portland’s median household income of $84,563 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Portland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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.