Best Online Psychology Programs in Methuen, MA (2026)

Methuen, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,140 to $50,999 per year for indexed programs. Methuen has a population of about 49,917. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $121,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Methuen

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Methuen

Methuen is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

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.

Methuen at a Glance

Other Methuen-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Lawrence, MA – 2.7 mi away (80,209 pop)
• Haverhill, MA – 6.2 mi away (62,873 pop)
• Lowell, MA – 9.4 mi away (110,558 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 15.4 mi away (230,061 pop)
• Woburn, MA – 17.2 mi away (39,452 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Methuen, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Methuen. The closest is Merrimack College in North Andover, MA (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gordon College (21.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Methuen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Methuen are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($121,270), School Psychologist ($98,670), Educational and Career Counselor ($80,760). 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 Lawrence instead of Methuen?

Lawrence, MA is 2.7 miles from Methuen 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.

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: 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.