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Best Online Psychology Programs in Grand Island, NE (2026)
Grand Island, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Grand Island has a population of about 52,761. Median household income is $62,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Island, NE metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Educational and Career Counselor at a median $109,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Grand Island
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Grand Island, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Island 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 Nebraska schools on the Nebraska psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Grand Island
Grand Island is part of the Grand Island, NE metro area (BLS area code 24260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $94,540 | NE statewide | $109,043 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | NE statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $88,980 | NE statewide | $102,630 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $109,480 | Grand Island, NE | $126,275 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $62,610 | NE statewide | $72,215 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $60,320 | Grand Island, NE | $69,573 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,280 | Grand Island, NE | $76,448 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $43,240 | NE statewide | $49,873 |
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.
Grand Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,761 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,439 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Hall County | 778 workers, 147 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Grand Island-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Hastings, NE – 22.5 mi away (24,393 pop)
- Kearney, NE – 40.9 mi away (34,065 pop)
- Columbus, NE – 63.1 mi away (22,846 pop)
- Lincoln, NE – 88.0 mi away (280,741 pop)
- Norfolk, NE – 91.0 mi away (26,921 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Grand Island, NE?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Grand Island 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 near Grand Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Grand Island are: Educational and Career Counselor ($109,480), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($94,540), School Psychologist ($88,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Grand Island?
Hastings, NE is 22.5 miles from Grand Island 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 Grand Island an affordable place to study psychology?
Grand Island’s median household income of $62,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.