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Best Online Psychology Programs in Asheboro, NC (2026)
Asheboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,140 to $39,900 per year for indexed programs. Asheboro has a population of about 27,353. Median household income is $48,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $109,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Asheboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Asheboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Asheboro 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 North Carolina schools on the North Carolina psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Asheboro
Asheboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $80,560 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $86,717 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | NC statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $76,160 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $81,981 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,230 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,527 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $109,200 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $117,546 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $51,410 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $55,339 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,820 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $65,468 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,550 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $64,101 |
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.
Asheboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,353 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,628 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Randolph County | 631 workers, 164 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Asheboro-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Thomasville, NC – 18.9 mi away (27,030 pop)
- High Point, NC – 21.5 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 26.3 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 31.0 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Burlington, NC – 31.5 mi away (126,491 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Asheboro, NC?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Asheboro 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 near Asheboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Asheboro are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($109,200), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($80,560), School Psychologist ($76,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Thomasville instead of Asheboro?
Thomasville, NC is 18.9 miles from Asheboro 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 Asheboro an affordable place to study psychology?
Asheboro’s median household income of $48,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Asheboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.
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