Best Online Psychology Programs in Benton Harbor, MI (2026)

Benton Harbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $14,999 per year for indexed programs. Benton Harbor has a population of about 9,023. Median household income is $29,652 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $83,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Benton Harbor

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Benton Harbor. Distances are calculated from Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI 3.3 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score36.8
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#2

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 11.0 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score70.4
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#3

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI 21.4 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score48.6
Published tuition$6,026 - $14,999
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#4

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN 29.9 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score68.6
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#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 30.4 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score83.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor is part of the Niles, MI metro area (BLS area code 35660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$69,470Niles, MI$75,184
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AMI statewide
School Psychologist$83,960MI statewide$90,866
Educational and Career Counselor$49,240Niles, MI$53,290
Marriage and Family Therapist$52,270MI statewide$56,569
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$73,200Niles, MI$79,221
Healthcare Social Worker$58,420Niles, MI$63,225
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,830MI statewide$65,833

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.


Benton Harbor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,023Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$29,652Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Berrien County548 workers, 451 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Benton Harbor, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Benton Harbor. The closest is Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Notre Dame (30.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Benton Harbor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Benton Harbor are: School Psychologist ($83,960), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($73,200), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($69,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of Benton Harbor?

South Bend, IN is 31.7 miles from Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor an affordable place to study psychology?

Benton Harbor’s median household income of $29,652 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benton Harbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Benton Harbor

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Benton Harbor:

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.