Best Online Psychology Programs in Auburn, NY (2026)

Auburn, New York has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $114,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Auburn

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Auburn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Auburn city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY 21.7 miles from Auburn BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,831
Avg net price $31,563/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY 22.9 miles from Auburn BOC Score 95.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,257
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 23.0 miles from Auburn BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 25.3 miles from Auburn BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 30.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score 67.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,236
Avg net price $22,345/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,874
Out‑of‑state$18,784
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 33.5 miles from Auburn BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY 34.4 miles from Auburn BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $24,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,332
Out‑of‑state$39,332
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY 35.5 miles from Auburn BOC Score 67.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,548
Avg net price $33,926/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,540
Out‑of‑state$53,540
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$114,400
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$106,550
Educational and Career Counselor$71,610
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,430
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$59,450
Healthcare Social Worker$73,070
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$79,380

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.


Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,377Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Cayuga County162 workers, 69 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Auburn, NY?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Auburn 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 in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in New York are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($114,400), School Psychologist ($106,550), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($79,380). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study psychology?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Auburn

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Auburn:

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.