Best Online Psychology Programs in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has a population of about 18,740. The city’s median household income is $50,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Elizabeth City. In North Carolina, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $91,840 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Elizabeth City

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Elizabeth City city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Mid-Atlantic Christian UniversityElizabeth City, NC1.2 miContact school for pricing
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC1.7 miContact school for pricing
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA35.1 miContact school for pricing
[South University-Virginia Beach](https://www.southuniversity.edu/virginia-beach#location=Virginia Beach, VA)Virginia Beach, VA37.8 miContact school for pricing
Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA38.3 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Elizabeth City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$91,840
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$70,090
Educational and Career Counselor$57,100
Marriage and Family Therapist$53,910
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$56,470
Healthcare Social Worker$65,140
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$56,730

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.


Elizabeth City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,740Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,947Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Pasquotank County249 workers, 72 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology programs are near Elizabeth City, NC?

Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Elizabeth City. The closest is Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City, NC (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Norfolk State University (38.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in North Carolina are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,840), School Psychologist ($70,090), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,140). Wages for Elizabeth City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Chesapeake instead of Elizabeth City?

Chesapeake, VA is 26.7 miles from Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City an affordable place to study psychology?

Elizabeth City’s median household income of $50,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabeth City 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.