Best Online Psychology Programs in Dearborn Heights, MI (2026)

Dearborn Heights, Michigan has a population of about 62,099. The city’s median household income is $61,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Dearborn Heights, with tuition ranging from $14,297 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $82,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Dearborn Heights

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 39 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Dearborn Heights. Distances are calculated from Dearborn Heights city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI2.2 miContact school for pricing
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI2.3 miContact school for pricing
Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI8.0 miContact school for pricing
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI9.8 miContact school for pricing
Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI11.0 miContact school for pricing
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI11.0 mi$14,297 - $30,419
Michigan School of PsychologyFarmington Hills, MI12.8 miContact school for pricing
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI18.5 miContact school for pricing
Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI20.3 miContact school for pricing
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI21.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Dearborn Heights

Dearborn Heights is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). 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$82,080Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$81,834
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AMI statewide
School Psychologist$77,620Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$77,388
Educational and Career Counselor$66,710Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$66,510
Marriage and Family Therapist$52,940Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$52,782
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$50,950Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$50,798
Healthcare Social Worker$67,930Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$67,727
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,180Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$59,003

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Dearborn Heights at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population62,099Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,035Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Wayne County24,481 workers, 3,610 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Dearborn Heights, MI?

Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Dearborn Heights. The closest is Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI (2.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Concordia University Ann Arbor (21.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Dearborn Heights?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Dearborn Heights are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($82,080), School Psychologist ($77,620), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,930). 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 Inkster instead of Dearborn Heights?

Inkster, MI is 2.5 miles from Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights an affordable place to study psychology?

Dearborn Heights’s median household income of $61,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dearborn Heights 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.