Best Online Psychology Programs in Chambersburg, PA (2026)

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,544 to $29,480 per year for indexed programs. Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051. Median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $91,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Chambersburg

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania 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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

Other Chambersburg-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Waynesboro, PA – 13.0 mi away (26,593 pop)
• Hagerstown, MD – 20.4 mi away (186,377 pop)
• Hanover, PA – 36.6 mi away (67,480 pop)
• Frederick, MD – 36.7 mi away (152,047 pop)
• Lewistown, PA – 46.1 mi away (21,854 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Chambersburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Chambersburg. The closest is Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount St. Mary’s University (23.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Chambersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Chambersburg are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,870), School Psychologist ($82,190), Educational and Career Counselor ($74,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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.