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Best Online Psychology Programs in Fair Lawn, NJ (2026)
Fair Lawn, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Fair Lawn has a population of about 35,153. Median household income is $147,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $120,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Fair Lawn
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Fair Lawn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fair Lawn 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 New Jersey schools on the New Jersey psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,510 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,025 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | NJ statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $117,540 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,387 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $77,580 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $68,899 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,130 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,933 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $61,020 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,192 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,610 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,813 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $82,450 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,224 |
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.
Fair Lawn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,153 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $147,952 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 64.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Bergen County | 21,130 workers, 4,276 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fair Lawn-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Elmwood Park, NJ – 2.1 mi away (20,295 pop)
- Paramus, NJ – 2.5 mi away (26,880 pop)
- Paterson, NJ – 2.8 mi away (147,000 pop)
- Ridgewood, NJ – 3.2 mi away (25,533 pop)
- Garfield, NJ – 3.9 mi away (31,876 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Fair Lawn, NJ?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Fair Lawn are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($120,510), School Psychologist ($117,540), Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Elmwood Park instead of Fair Lawn?
Elmwood Park, NJ is 2.1 miles from Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn an affordable place to study psychology?
Fair Lawn’s median household income of $147,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fair Lawn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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.
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