Best Online Psychology Programs in Bloomington, MN (2026)

Bloomington, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Bloomington has a population of about 88,838. Median household income is $90,677 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $108,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Bloomington

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Bloomington

Bloomington is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota 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.

Bloomington at a Glance

Other Bloomington-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Richfield, MN – 3.5 mi away (35,949 pop)
• Edina, MN – 4.7 mi away (51,350 pop)
• Burnsville, MN – 4.9 mi away (61,290 pop)
• Savage, MN – 5.8 mi away (30,807 pop)
• Eden Prairie, MN – 7.2 mi away (63,914 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Bloomington, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Bloomington. The closest is St Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Macalester College (10.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Bloomington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Bloomington are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($108,480), School Psychologist ($87,510), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($75,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Richfield instead of Bloomington?

Richfield, MN is 3.5 miles from Bloomington 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 Bloomington an affordable place to study psychology?

Bloomington’s median household income of $90,677 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.