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Best Online Psychology Programs in Baltimore, MD (2026)
Baltimore, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Baltimore has a population of about 577,193. Median household income is $59,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $114,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Baltimore
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Baltimore, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Baltimore 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 Maryland schools on the Maryland psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Baltimore
Baltimore is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (BLS area code 12580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | N/A | MD statewide | – |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | MD statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $114,520 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $109,589 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $74,740 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $71,522 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $68,700 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $65,742 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $57,750 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $55,263 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,720 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $72,459 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,360 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $67,330 |
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.
Baltimore at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 577,193 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,623 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Baltimore (city) County | 9,651 workers, 901 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Baltimore-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Laurel, MD – 19.7 mi away (25,853 pop)
- Annapolis, MD – 23.9 mi away (39,418 pop)
- Bowie, MD – 25.0 mi away (58,393 pop)
- Greenbelt, MD – 26.0 mi away (23,909 pop)
- College Park, MD – 27.3 mi away (32,275 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Baltimore, MD?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Baltimore are: School Psychologist ($114,520), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,720), Educational and Career Counselor ($74,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Baltimore?
Laurel, MD is 19.7 miles from Baltimore 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 Baltimore an affordable place to study psychology?
Baltimore’s median household income of $59,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Baltimore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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.