Best Online Psychology Programs in Farmington, MN (2026)

Farmington, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Farmington has a population of about 23,675. Median household income is $118,556 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% 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 Farmington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Farmington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Farmington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Farmington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Carleton College

Northfield, MN 13.6 miles from Farmington BOC Score 70.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 20%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,525
Avg net price $25,407/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,892
Out‑of‑state$68,892
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN 13.6 miles from Farmington BOC Score 67.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,543
Avg net price $23,874/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 18.6 miles from Farmington BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN 19.4 miles from Farmington BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,878
Avg net price $32,149/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,104
Out‑of‑state$68,104
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 19.8 miles from Farmington BOC Score 73.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN 20.3 miles from Farmington BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,871
Avg net price $18,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,600
Out‑of‑state$25,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 20.5 miles from Farmington BOC Score 68.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,764
Avg net price $28,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,226
Out‑of‑state$44,226
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 21.2 miles from Farmington BOC Score 60.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,705
Avg net price $16,863/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Farmington

Farmington 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$108,480Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$103,511
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AMN statewide
School Psychologist$87,510Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$83,502
Educational and Career Counselor$64,600Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,641
Marriage and Family Therapist$73,370Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$70,010
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$60,770Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$57,987
Healthcare Social Worker$73,970Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$70,582
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$75,020Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$71,584

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.


Farmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,675Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$118,556Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Dakota County3,265 workers, 1,475 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Farmington, MN?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Farmington 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 Farmington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Farmington 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 Lakeville instead of Farmington?

Lakeville, MN is 4.3 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study psychology?

Farmington’s median household income of $118,556 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington 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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Other Programs Available in Farmington

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

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.