Best Online Psychology Programs in Natchez, MS (2026)

Natchez, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $26,076 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% 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 Natchez

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

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

#1

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS 26.9 miles from Natchez BOC Score45.5
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#2

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 59.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score63.6
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#3

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA 63.2 miles from Natchez BOC Score42.0
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#4

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA 64.4 miles from Natchez BOC Score41.4
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#5

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA 71.6 miles from Natchez BOC Score31.4
Published tuition$9,940 - $26,076
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Natchez

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.


Natchez at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,613Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Adams County898 workers, 47 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Natchez, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Natchez. The closest is Alcorn State University in Alcorn State, MS (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern University and A & M College (71.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study psychology?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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: 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.