Best Online Psychology Programs in Kearney, NE (2026)

Kearney, Nebraska has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Kearney has a population of about 34,024. Median household income is $69,790 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $94,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Kearney

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Kearney. Distances are calculated from Kearney city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Kearney

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.

Kearney at a Glance

Other Kearney-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Hastings, NE – 37.0 mi away (24,393 pop)
• Grand Island, NE – 40.9 mi away (53,556 pop)
• North Platte, NE – 92.5 mi away (24,578 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Kearney, NE?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Kearney. The closest is University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, NE (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is York University (79.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Nebraska are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($94,540), School Psychologist ($88,980), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($63,770). Wages for Kearney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Kearney?

Hastings, NE is 37.0 miles from Kearney 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 Kearney an affordable place to study psychology?

Kearney’s median household income of $69,790 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kearney 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: 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.