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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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Auburn
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $114,400 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,475 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,377 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Cayuga County | 162 workers, 69 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Geneva, NY – 21.5 mi away (29,371 pop)
- Syracuse, NY – 22.7 mi away (407,208 pop)
- Cortland, NY – 30.4 mi away (26,907 pop)
- Ithaca, NY – 34.0 mi away (54,992 pop)
- Oswego, NY – 35.9 mi away (38,208 pop)
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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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.