Best Online Psychology Programs in Perth Amboy, NJ (2026)

Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Perth Amboy has a population of about 55,278. Median household income is $58,490 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% 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 Perth Amboy

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Perth Amboy. Distances are calculated from Perth Amboy city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy 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.

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.

Perth Amboy at a Glance

Other Perth Amboy-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Sayreville, NJ – 4.7 mi away (44,905 pop)
• Carteret, NJ – 5.0 mi away (23,992 pop)
• Rahway, NJ – 6.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
• Linden, NJ – 7.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
• Staten Island, NY – 7.8 mi away (476,015 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Perth Amboy, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Perth Amboy. The closest is College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY (8.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seton Hall University (15.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Perth Amboy?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Perth Amboy 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 Sayreville instead of Perth Amboy?

Sayreville, NJ is 4.7 miles from Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy an affordable place to study psychology?

Perth Amboy’s median household income of $58,490 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Perth Amboy 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: 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.