Best Online Psychology Programs in Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

Plattsburgh, New York has a population of about 19,878. The city’s median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Plattsburgh. In New York, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $99,910 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Plattsburgh

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 15 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Plattsburgh. Distances are calculated from Plattsburgh city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
SUNY College at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NY0.5 miContact school for pricing
Clinton Community CollegePlattsburgh, NY3.3 miContact school for pricing
University of VermontBurlington, VT19.7 miContact school for pricing
Champlain CollegeBurlington, VT19.8 miContact school for pricing
Saint Michael’s CollegeColchester, VT19.9 miContact school for pricing
Paul Smiths College of Arts and SciencePaul Smiths, NY43.2 miContact school for pricing
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT49.4 miContact school for pricing
Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT54.9 miContact school for pricing
Goddard CollegePlainfield, VT57.8 miContact school for pricing
Vermont State UniversityRandolph, VT67.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Plattsburgh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$99,910
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$99,310
Educational and Career Counselor$69,900
Marriage and Family Therapist$65,020
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$62,070
Healthcare Social Worker$67,250
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$80,230

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.


Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Clinton County1,502 workers, 93 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Plattsburgh, NY?

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Vermont State University (67.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in New York are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($99,910), School Psychologist ($99,310), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($80,230). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study psychology?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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.


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.