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. Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Elizabeth City, with tuition ranging from $27,110 to $37,837 per year for indexed programs. 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 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 15 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Elizabeth City. Distances are calculated from Elizabeth City city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Elizabeth City

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

Other Elizabeth City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Chesapeake, VA – 26.7 mi away (237,940 pop)
• Virginia Beach, VA – 32.1 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
• Suffolk, VA – 35.6 mi away (89,273 pop)
• Kill Devil Hills, NC – 36.9 mi away (20,345 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 38.7 mi away (95,252 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Elizabeth City. The closest is Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City, NC (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Christopher Newport University (55.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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.

Related Resources

• Online Psychology Programs in North Carolina
• Main Psychology Degree Guide
• Psychology Programs by State

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.