Best Online Psychology Programs in Shamokin, PA (2026)

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $57,400 to $72,563 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% 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 Shamokin

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

#1

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 15.8 miles from Shamokin BOC Score56.2
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#2

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 16.8 miles from Shamokin BOC Score58.6
Published tuition$57,400 - $72,563
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#3

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 20.9 miles from Shamokin BOC Score67.5
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#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 22.9 miles from Shamokin BOC Score40.8
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#5

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 29.7 miles from Shamokin BOC Score53.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Shamokin

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$91,870
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$82,190
Educational and Career Counselor$60,880
Marriage and Family Therapist$66,040
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$52,010
Healthcare Social Worker$61,900
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,290

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.


Shamokin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,890Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Northumberland County183 workers, 158 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Shamokin, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Shamokin. The closest is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA (15.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (29.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,870), School Psychologist ($82,190), Marriage and Family Therapist ($66,040). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study psychology?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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.