John Carroll University
Published tuition$49,100 - $62,943
Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Garfield Heights, OH (2026)
Garfield Heights, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $37,860 to $62,943 per year for indexed programs. Garfield Heights has a population of about 29,369. Median household income is $52,006 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $101,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Garfield Heights
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Garfield Heights. Distances are calculated from Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Case Western Reserve University
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Online programsYes
Cleveland State University
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Online programsYes
Notre Dame College
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Online programsYes
Ursuline College
Published tuition$37,860 - $49,537
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Garfield Heights
Garfield Heights is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,660 | Cleveland, OH | $108,264 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | OH statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 | Cleveland, OH | $100,373 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,620 | Cleveland, OH | $65,623 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $41,840 | Cleveland, OH | $44,558 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $59,630 | Cleveland, OH | $63,504 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,230 | Cleveland, OH | $70,532 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,390 | Cleveland, OH | $48,339 |
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.
Garfield Heights at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,369 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,006 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Cuyahoga County | 26,023 workers, 2,260 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Garfield Heights-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Maple Heights, OH – 2.3 mi away (22,478 pop)
- Shaker Heights, OH – 4.7 mi away (27,448 pop)
- Cleveland, OH – 5.6 mi away (1,731,637 pop)
- Cleveland Heights, OH – 6.6 mi away (44,633 pop)
- Parma, OH – 6.9 mi away (79,425 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Garfield Heights, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Garfield Heights. The closest is John Carroll University in University Heights, OH (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ursuline College (9.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Garfield Heights?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Garfield Heights are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($101,660), School Psychologist ($94,250), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Maple Heights instead of Garfield Heights?
Maple Heights, OH is 2.3 miles from Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights an affordable place to study psychology?
Garfield Heights’s median household income of $52,006 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Garfield Heights while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.