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Best Online Psychology Programs in Meridian, MS (2026)
Meridian, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $26,922 per year for indexed programs. Meridian has a population of about 34,466. Median household income is $34,657 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% 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 Meridian
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Meridian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meridian 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 Mississippi schools on the Mississippi psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Meridian
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $76,000 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/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.
Meridian at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,466 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $34,657 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Lauderdale County | 1,150 workers, 98 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Meridian-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Laurel, MS – 54.6 mi away (26,433 pop)
- Starkville, MS – 74.8 mi away (32,441 pop)
- Brandon, MS – 76.3 mi away (23,826 pop)
- Columbus, MS – 79.3 mi away (32,386 pop)
- Pearl, MS – 82.2 mi away (26,485 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Meridian, MS?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Meridian 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 Meridian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Meridian?
Laurel, MS is 54.6 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study psychology?
Meridian’s median household income of $34,657 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian 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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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.
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