Best Online Psychology Programs in Greenwood, MS (2026)

Greenwood, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $27,692 per year for indexed programs. Greenwood has a population of about 13,983. Median household income is $34,659 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $76,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Greenwood

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Greenwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenwood 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 Greenwood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS 34.9 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,991
Avg net price $13,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS 70.2 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 70.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS 76.9 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 35.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,724
Avg net price $17,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 81.4 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 61.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 81.8 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $27,712/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 82.3 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 51.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,848
Avg net price $26,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS 82.4 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 42.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,440
Avg net price $15,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 84.0 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 27.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$76,000
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$61,070
Educational and Career Counselor$58,710
Marriage and Family Therapist$51,440
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$46,990
Healthcare Social Worker$62,250
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,970

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.


Greenwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,983Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,659Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Leflore County997 workers, 61 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Greenwood, MS?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Greenwood 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 in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Mississippi are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($76,000), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,250), School Psychologist ($61,070). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Greenwood?

Greenville, MS is 49.9 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study psychology?

Greenwood’s median household income of $34,659 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Greenwood

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.