Best Online Psychology Programs in Kinston, NC (2026)

Kinston, North Carolina has a population of about 19,576. The city’s median household income is $35,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Kinston, with tuition ranging from $40,410 to $58,752 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 Kinston

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 18 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Kinston. Distances are calculated from Kinston city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Kinston

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.

Kinston at a Glance

Other Kinston-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Goldsboro, NC – 22.5 mi away (59,969 pop)
• Greenville, NC – 25.3 mi away (127,464 pop)
• New Bern, NC – 31.9 mi away (51,491 pop)
• Wilson, NC – 36.7 mi away (49,644 pop)
• Jacksonville, NC – 39.1 mi away (101,865 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Kinston, NC?

Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Kinston. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (26.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Meredith College (71.5 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 Kinston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Goldsboro instead of Kinston?

Goldsboro, NC is 22.5 miles from Kinston 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 Kinston an affordable place to study psychology?

Kinston’s median household income of $35,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kinston 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.