Glens Falls, New York has a population of about 14,678. The city’s median household income is $70,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Glens Falls, with tuition ranging from $36,756 to $79,934 per year for indexed programs. In the Glens Falls, NY metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $103,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 48 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Glens Falls. Distances are calculated from Glens Falls city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | 16.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Empire State University | Saratoga Springs, NY | 17.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | 34.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Union College | Schenectady, NY | 36.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | 40.2 mi | $61,884 - $79,934 | – |
| Russell Sage College | Troy, NY | 40.3 mi | $36,756 - $50,986 | – |
| Siena College | Loudonville, NY | 41.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | 42.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Excelsior University | Albany, NY | 43.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| University at Albany | Albany, NY | 44.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York psychology page.
Glens Falls is part of the Glens Falls, NY metro area (BLS area code 24020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $103,340 | Glens Falls, NY | $108,894 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | NY statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $76,860 | Glens Falls, NY | $80,991 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,170 | Glens Falls, NY | $60,242 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $65,020 | NY statewide | $68,514 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $54,270 | Glens Falls, NY | $57,187 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,420 | Glens Falls, NY | $66,828 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $64,790 | Glens Falls, NY | $68,272 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,678 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,089 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Warren County | 471 workers, 123 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Glens Falls. The closest is Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY (16.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University at Albany (44.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Glens Falls are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($103,340), School Psychologist ($76,860), Marriage and Family Therapist ($65,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Saratoga Springs, NY is 18.1 miles from Glens Falls 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.
Glens Falls’s median household income of $70,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glens Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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