Best Online Psychology Programs in Henderson, NC (2026)

Henderson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Henderson has a population of about 14,922. Median household income is $38,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Henderson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Henderson. Distances are calculated from Henderson city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Henderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC 35.7 miles from Henderson BOC Score46.0
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#2

Duke University

Durham, NC 37.1 miles from Henderson BOC Score82.1
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#3

William Peace University

Raleigh, NC 39.1 miles from Henderson BOC Score38.8
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#4

Saint Augustine's University

Raleigh, NC 39.1 miles from Henderson BOC Score24.0
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#5

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 39.5 miles from Henderson BOC Score59.6
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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$92,130
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$73,220
Educational and Career Counselor$57,630
Marriage and Family Therapist$48,100
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$55,490
Healthcare Social Worker$63,280
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,210

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.


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 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Henderson. The closest is North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC (35.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Meredith College (39.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in North Carolina are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,130), School Psychologist ($73,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,280). 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.


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Data verified: June 11, 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.