Best Online Psychology Programs in Monroe, NC (2026)

Monroe, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $40,196 to $57,780 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 35,596. Median household income is $67,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $117,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Monroe

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Monroe

Monroe 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 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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Indian Trail, NC – 6.6 mi away (38,222 pop)
• Matthews, NC – 11.6 mi away (31,495 pop)
• Mint Hill, NC – 13.0 mi away (26,236 pop)
• Charlotte, NC – 20.7 mi away (1,438,351 pop)
• Lancaster, SC – 23.1 mi away (25,691 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Monroe, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Monroe. The closest is Wingate University in Wingate, NC (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson C Smith University (23.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Monroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Monroe are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($117,170), School Psychologist ($80,850), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,410). 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 Indian Trail instead of Monroe?

Indian Trail, NC is 6.6 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study psychology?

Monroe’s median household income of $67,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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.