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

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 Score59.9
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#2

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY 22.9 miles from Auburn BOC Score95.6
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#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 23.0 miles from Auburn BOC Score74.1
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#4

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 25.3 miles from Auburn BOC Score71.6
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#5

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 30.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score67.7
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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

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?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Auburn. The closest is Hobart William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is State University of New York at Cortland (30.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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: 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.