Best Online Psychology Programs in Monessen, PA (2026)

Monessen, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Monessen has a population of about 6,825. Median household income is $51,094 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Monessen

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

#1

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 6.0 miles from Monessen BOC Score45.4
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#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

McKeesport, PA 13.6 miles from Monessen BOC Score41.0
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#3

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 17.3 miles from Monessen BOC Score49.1
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#4

Washington & Jefferson College

Washington, PA 18.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score61.0
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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

Lemont Furnace, PA 19.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score45.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Monessen

Monessen is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,510Pittsburgh, PA$97,687
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/APA statewide
School Psychologist$92,370Pittsburgh, PA$97,540
Educational and Career Counselor$59,560Pittsburgh, PA$62,893
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,430Pittsburgh, PA$68,036
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$54,290Pittsburgh, PA$57,328
Healthcare Social Worker$60,430Pittsburgh, PA$63,812
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,100Pittsburgh, PA$49,736

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.


Monessen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Westmoreland County6,665 workers, 861 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Monessen, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Monessen. The closest is Pennsylvania Western University in California, PA (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly (19.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Monessen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Monessen are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,510), School Psychologist ($92,370), Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,430). 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 Bethel Park instead of Monessen?

Bethel Park, PA is 14.4 miles from Monessen 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 Monessen an affordable place to study psychology?

Monessen’s median household income of $51,094 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monessen 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.