Best Online Psychology Programs in Holyoke, MA (2026)

Holyoke, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $42,970 to $82,134 per year for indexed programs. Holyoke has a population of about 37,949. Median household income is $51,892 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $99,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Holyoke

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Holyoke. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, MA 1.3 miles from Holyoke BOC Score43.9
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#2

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA 4.6 miles from Holyoke BOC Score71.4
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#3

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA 5.3 miles from Holyoke BOC Score64.5
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#4

Smith College

Northampton, MA 7.4 miles from Holyoke BOC Score66.3
Published tuition$61,568 - $82,134
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#5

American International College

Springfield, MA 8.0 miles from Holyoke BOC Score38.9
Published tuition$42,970 - $55,463
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Holyoke

Holyoke is part of the Springfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 44140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$99,200Springfield, MA$103,226
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AMA statewide
School Psychologist$93,200Springfield, MA$96,982
Educational and Career Counselor$78,870Springfield, MA$82,071
Marriage and Family Therapist$61,050Springfield, MA$63,528
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,750Springfield, MA$61,134
Healthcare Social Worker$68,150Springfield, MA$70,916
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,250Springfield, MA$62,695

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.


Holyoke at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,949Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,892Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Hampden County20,146 workers, 9,423 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Holyoke, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Holyoke. The closest is Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American International College (8.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Holyoke?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Holyoke are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($99,200), School Psychologist ($93,200), Educational and Career Counselor ($78,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Chicopee instead of Holyoke?

Chicopee, MA is 4.3 miles from Holyoke 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 Holyoke an affordable place to study psychology?

Holyoke’s median household income of $51,892 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holyoke while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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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Other Programs Available in Holyoke

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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.