Best Online Psychology Programs in Staten Island, NY (2026)
Staten Island, New York has a population of about 476,015. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Staten Island. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $101,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Staten Island
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Staten Island city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | 9.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Peter’s University | Jersey City, NJ | 10.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Staten Island
Staten Island is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). 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 | $101,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,053 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | NY statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $101,790 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,400 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $77,970 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,245 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $86,120 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,483 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $64,900 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,638 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,210 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $68,570 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $83,490 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,147 |
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.
Staten Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Richmond County | 13,118 workers, 780 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staten Island-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Carteret, NJ – 4.1 mi away (23,992 pop)
- Linden, NJ – 5.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 6.0 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Elizabeth, NJ – 6.1 mi away (128,640 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 7.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Staten Island, NY?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Staten Island. The closest is College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saint Peter’s University (10.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Staten Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Staten Island are: School Psychologist ($101,790), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($101,400), Marriage and Family Therapist ($86,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Carteret instead of Staten Island?
Carteret, NJ is 4.1 miles from Staten Island 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.
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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