Best Online Psychology Programs in Gallup, NM (2026)

Gallup, New Mexico has a population of about 21,333. The city’s median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Gallup, with tuition ranging from $1,790 to $13,178 per year for indexed programs. In New Mexico, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $100,100 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Gallup

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM1.5 mi$2,575 - $11,378
Dine CollegeTsaile, AZ59.7 miContact school for pricing
San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM92.4 mi$1,790 - $13,178

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


Psychology Wages Near Gallup

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$73,860
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$100,100
Educational and Career Counselor$76,490
Marriage and Family Therapist$67,990
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$70,770
Healthcare Social Worker$66,090
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,600

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Gallup at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,333Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,466Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in McKinley County1,305 workers, 207 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Gallup, NM?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Gallup. The closest is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, NM (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is San Juan College (92.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in New Mexico are: School Psychologist ($100,100), Educational and Career Counselor ($76,490), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($73,860). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Gallup?

Farmington, NM is 91.2 miles from Gallup 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 Gallup an affordable place to study psychology?

Gallup’s median household income of $57,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallup while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.