Best Online Psychology Programs in Hamilton, OH (2026)

Hamilton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $48,125 to $62,293 per year for indexed programs. Hamilton has a population of about 63,124. Median household income is $54,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $100,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Hamilton

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Hamilton. Distances are calculated from Hamilton 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 Hamilton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH 1.1 miles from Hamilton BOC Score43.1
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#2

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH 12.1 miles from Hamilton BOC Score67.3
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#3

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 14.3 miles from Hamilton BOC Score51.3
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#4

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 14.5 miles from Hamilton BOC Score45.7
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#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH 17.5 miles from Hamilton BOC Score65.2
Published tuition$48,125 - $62,293
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Hamilton

Hamilton is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$100,510Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$105,356
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AOH statewide
School Psychologist$89,290Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$93,595
Educational and Career Counselor$61,830Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$64,811
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,260Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$63,166
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,520Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$61,342
Healthcare Social Worker$70,670Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$74,078
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,390Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$47,579

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.


Hamilton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,124Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Butler County4,192 workers, 593 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Hamilton, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Hamilton. The closest is Miami University-Hamilton in Hamilton, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Xavier University (17.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Hamilton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Hamilton are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($100,510), School Psychologist ($89,290), Healthcare Social Worker ($70,670). 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 Fairfield instead of Hamilton?

Fairfield, OH is 4.6 miles from Hamilton 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 Hamilton an affordable place to study psychology?

Hamilton’s median household income of $54,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hamilton 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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Other Programs Available in Hamilton

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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.