Best Online Psychology Programs in Lincolnton, NC (2026)

Lincolnton, North Carolina has a population of about 11,503. The city’s median household income is $43,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 47 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Lincolnton, with tuition ranging from $15,956 to $32,494 per year for indexed programs. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $91,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Psychology Schools to Lincolnton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 47 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Lincolnton. Distances are calculated from Lincolnton city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Lincolnton

Lincolnton is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Lincolnton at a Glance

Other Lincolnton-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Gastonia, NC – 15.8 mi away (178,477 pop)
• Hickory, NC – 19.1 mi away (215,120 pop)
• Cornelius, NC – 20.0 mi away (28,515 pop)
• Huntersville, NC – 21.1 mi away (54,839 pop)
• Shelby, NC – 21.4 mi away (27,288 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Lincolnton, NC?

Our directory has 47 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Lincolnton. The closest is Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC (18.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Winthrop University (38.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Lincolnton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Lincolnton are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,030), School Psychologist ($80,030), Marriage and Family Therapist ($69,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gastonia instead of Lincolnton?

Gastonia, NC is 15.8 miles from Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton an affordable place to study psychology?

Lincolnton’s median household income of $43,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lincolnton 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.