Best Online Psychology Programs in Taunton, MA (2026)

Taunton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $54,500 to $76,819 per year for indexed programs. Taunton has a population of about 59,719. Median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $108,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Taunton

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Taunton

Taunton is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). 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.

Taunton at a Glance

Other Taunton-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Attleboro, MA – 10.5 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Brockton, MA – 12.8 mi away (95,630 pop)
• Fall River, MA – 13.1 mi away (88,930 pop)
• Pawtucket, RI – 14.5 mi away (71,427 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 15.1 mi away (47,337 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Taunton, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Taunton. The closest is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brown University (16.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Taunton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Taunton are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($108,940), School Psychologist ($95,090), Educational and Career Counselor ($75,910). 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 Attleboro instead of Taunton?

Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton 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 Taunton an affordable place to study psychology?

Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton 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.