Best Online Psychology Programs in Reno, NV (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Reno, Nevada has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Reno has a population of about 268,959. Median household income is $78,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $127,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Reno

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Reno. Distances are calculated from Reno 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 Reno. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV 2.0 miles from Reno BOC Score67.3
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#2

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 3.2 miles from Reno BOC Score63.0
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#3

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA 43.5 miles from Reno BOC Score20.5
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#4

Lassen Community College

Susanville, CA 73.7 miles from Reno BOC Score26.0
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#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 89.5 miles from Reno BOC Score54.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada psychology page.

Psychology Wages Near Reno

Reno is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$106,330Reno, NV$105,277
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ANV statewide–
School Psychologist$127,740Reno, NV$126,475
Educational and Career Counselor$66,210Reno, NV$65,554
Marriage and Family TherapistN/ANV statewide–
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,720Reno, NV$58,139
Healthcare Social Worker$80,330Reno, NV$79,535
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$57,700Reno, NV$57,129

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.

Reno at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population268,959Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,448Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Washoe County8,389 workers, 673 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Reno, NV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Reno. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sierra College (89.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Reno?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Reno are: School Psychologist ($127,740), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($106,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($80,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sparks instead of Reno?

Sparks, NV is 7.4 miles from Reno 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 Reno an affordable place to study psychology?

Reno’s median household income of $78,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reno while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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Other Programs Available in Reno

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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.

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