Best Online Psychology Programs in Newark, OH (2026)

Newark, Ohio has a population of about 50,393. The city’s median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 59 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Newark, with tuition ranging from $69,330 to $83,800 per year for indexed programs. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $108,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Newark

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 59 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Newark. Distances are calculated from Newark city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Ohio State University-Newark CampusNewark, OH1.2 miContact school for pricing
Central Ohio Technical CollegeNewark, OH1.2 miContact school for pricing
Denison UniversityGranville, OH5.2 miContact school for pricing
Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon, OH21.0 miContact school for pricing
Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH21.1 mi$69,330 - $83,800
Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville, OH22.2 miContact school for pricing
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster, OH24.4 miContact school for pricing
Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH27.3 miContact school for pricing
Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH27.8 miContact school for pricing
Capital UniversityColumbus, OH28.3 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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$108,460Columbus, OH$113,571
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AOH statewide
School Psychologist$81,120Columbus, OH$84,942
Educational and Career Counselor$62,550Columbus, OH$65,497
Marriage and Family Therapist$69,300Columbus, OH$72,565
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$59,110Columbus, OH$61,895
Healthcare Social Worker$70,390Columbus, OH$73,707
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,840Columbus, OH$50,094

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.


Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,393Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,920Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Licking County2,459 workers, 183 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Newark, OH?

Our directory has 59 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Newark. The closest is Ohio State University-Newark Campus in Newark, OH (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Capital University (28.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Newark are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($108,460), School Psychologist ($81,120), Healthcare Social Worker ($70,390). 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 Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study psychology?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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.


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.