George Fox University
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Newberg, OR (2026)
Newberg, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,238 to $30,138 per year for indexed programs. Newberg has a population of about 25,622. Median household income is $91,389 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning psychology-related role is Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at a median $174,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Newberg
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Newberg. Distances are calculated from Newberg 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 Newberg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Linfield University
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Online programsYes
Pacific University
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Online programsYes
Lewis & Clark College
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Portland State University
Published tuition$11,238 - $30,138
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Newberg
Newberg is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,130 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $115,873 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $174,980 | OR statewide | $166,015 |
| School Psychologist | $113,950 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $108,112 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $78,400 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,383 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $73,861 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $75,420 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $71,556 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,395 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $69,962 |
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.
Newberg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,622 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $91,389 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Yamhill County | 2,508 workers, 343 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Newberg-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Wilsonville, OR – 9.2 mi away (23,768 pop)
- Tualatin, OR – 10.2 mi away (27,545 pop)
- Tigard, OR – 11.8 mi away (51,902 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 12.1 mi away (35,007 pop)
- McMinnville, OR – 13.1 mi away (41,998 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Newberg, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Newberg. The closest is George Fox University in Newberg, OR (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Portland State University (19.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Newberg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Newberg are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($174,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($122,130), School Psychologist ($113,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Wilsonville instead of Newberg?
Wilsonville, OR is 9.2 miles from Newberg 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 Newberg an affordable place to study psychology?
Newberg’s median household income of $91,389 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newberg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.