Best Online Psychology Programs in Henderson, NC (2026)

Henderson, North Carolina has a population of about 14,922. The city’s median household income is $38,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Henderson. 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 Henderson

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Henderson. Distances are calculated from Henderson city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC36.3 miContact school for pricing
Duke UniversityDurham, NC36.8 miContact school for pricing
Saint Augustine’s UniversityRaleigh, NC39.1 miContact school for pricing
William Peace UniversityRaleigh, NC39.1 miContact school for pricing
Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NC39.5 miContact school for pricing
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC40.1 miContact school for pricing
Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC40.3 miContact school for pricing
North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC41.6 miContact school for pricing
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC45.6 miContact school for pricing
Barton CollegeWilson, NC49.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Henderson

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.


Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,780Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Vance County773 workers, 66 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Henderson, NC?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Henderson. The closest is North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC (36.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Barton College (49.6 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 Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wake Forest instead of Henderson?

Wake Forest, NC is 25.7 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study psychology?

Henderson’s median household income of $38,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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.


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.