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Best Online Psychology Programs in Norton Shores, MI (2026)
Norton Shores, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Norton Shores has a population of about 25,000. Median household income is $73,390 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $84,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Norton Shores
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Norton Shores, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norton Shores city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Norton Shores
Norton Shores is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $84,730 | MI statewide | $91,600 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | MI statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $79,320 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $85,751 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,160 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $65,038 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $52,270 | MI statewide | $56,508 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $69,090 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $74,692 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,380 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $71,762 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,960 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $63,741 |
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.
Norton Shores at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,000 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,390 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Muskegon County | 749 workers, 194 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Norton Shores-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Muskegon, MI – 4.6 mi away (161,058 pop)
- Holland, MI – 28.3 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Walker, MI – 28.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 33.1 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Wyoming, MI – 33.3 mi away (75,567 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Norton Shores, MI?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Norton Shores are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Norton Shores?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Norton Shores are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($84,730), School Psychologist ($79,320), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($69,090). 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 Muskegon instead of Norton Shores?
Muskegon, MI is 4.6 miles from Norton Shores 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 Norton Shores an affordable place to study psychology?
Norton Shores’s median household income of $73,390 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norton Shores 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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Data verified: July 23, 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.