Best Online Psychology Programs in Pinehurst, NC (2026)

Pinehurst, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $40,410 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Pinehurst has a population of about 17,992. Median household income is $104,955 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.0% 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 Pinehurst

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Pinehurst

Pinehurst is part of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro area (BLS area code 38240). 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.

Pinehurst at a Glance

Other Pinehurst-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Rockingham, NC – 24.1 mi away (24,135 pop)
• Sanford, NC – 25.9 mi away (34,339 pop)
• Fayetteville, NC – 28.7 mi away (316,764 pop)
• Laurinburg, NC – 29.9 mi away (20,514 pop)
• Asheboro, NC – 41.1 mi away (39,496 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Pinehurst, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Pinehurst. The closest is St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC (31.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Campbell University (43.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Pinehurst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Pinehurst are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,130), School Psychologist ($73,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,750). 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 Rockingham instead of Pinehurst?

Rockingham, NC is 24.1 miles from Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst an affordable place to study psychology?

Pinehurst’s median household income of $104,955 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pinehurst 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.