Best Online Psychology Programs in Newton, MA (2026)

Newton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Newton has a population of about 88,504. Median household income is $184,989 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 80.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Newton

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Newton

Newton 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.

Newton at a Glance

Other Newton-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Watertown, MA – 3.1 mi away (35,025 pop)
• Waltham, MA – 4.3 mi away (63,002 pop)
• Cambridge, MA – 5.5 mi away (110,651 pop)
• Boston, MA – 6.4 mi away (4,556,916 pop)
• Somerville, MA – 6.8 mi away (81,322 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Newton, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Newton. The closest is Lasell University in Newton, MA (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Regis College (5.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Newton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Newton 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 Watertown instead of Newton?

Watertown, MA is 3.1 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study psychology?

Newton’s median household income of $184,989 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton 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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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.