Best Online Psychology Programs in Tupelo, MS (2026)

Tupelo, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,420 to $27,692 per year for indexed programs. Tupelo has a population of about 37,825. Median household income is $66,314 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% 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 Tupelo

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Tupelo

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.

Tupelo at a Glance

Other Tupelo-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Oxford, MS – 46.1 mi away (31,728 pop)
• Columbus, MS – 55.2 mi away (32,386 pop)
• Starkville, MS – 55.8 mi away (32,441 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 77.2 mi away (49,177 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 79.8 mi away (36,699 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Tupelo, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Tupelo. The closest is Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS (18.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi University for Women (56.3 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 Tupelo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oxford instead of Tupelo?

Oxford, MS is 46.1 miles from Tupelo 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 Tupelo an affordable place to study psychology?

Tupelo’s median household income of $66,314 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tupelo 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.