Best Online Psychology Programs in Vicksburg, MS (2026)

Vicksburg, Mississippi has a population of about 20,944. The city’s median household income is $42,484 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Vicksburg, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $61,025 per year for indexed programs. In Mississippi, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,390 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Vicksburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 10 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Vicksburg. Distances are calculated from Vicksburg city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS32.5 mi$21,698 - $39,167
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS33.9 miContact school for pricing
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS39.7 mi$9,090 - $28,611
Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS41.3 mi$43,815 - $61,025
Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS41.9 miContact school for pricing
Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS42.8 miContact school for pricing
Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegeWesson, MS51.7 miContact school for pricing
University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA70.7 miContact school for pricing
Holmes Community CollegeGoodman, MS72.3 mi$3,510 - $12,733
Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS99.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Vicksburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,390
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$60,200
Educational and Career Counselor$59,630
Marriage and Family Therapist$51,260
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$46,810
Healthcare Social Worker$56,690
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,830

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Vicksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,484Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Warren County880 workers, 76 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Vicksburg, MS?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Vicksburg. The closest is Mississippi College in Clinton, MS (32.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Delta State University (99.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Mississippi are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,390), School Psychologist ($60,200), Educational and Career Counselor ($59,630). Wages for Vicksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Vicksburg?

Clinton, MS is 32.0 miles from Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Vicksburg’s median household income of $42,484 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vicksburg 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.