Best Online Psychology Programs in Sunbury, PA (2026)

Sunbury, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $47,675 to $72,563 per year for indexed programs. Sunbury has a population of about 9,643. Median household income is $48,509 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% 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 Sunbury

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

#1

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 6.4 miles from Sunbury BOC Score58.6
Published tuition$57,400 - $72,563
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#2

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 8.4 miles from Sunbury BOC Score67.5
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#3

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 20.0 miles from Sunbury BOC Score56.2
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#4

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 28.8 miles from Sunbury BOC Score54.0
Published tuition$47,675 - $61,526
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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 36.0 miles from Sunbury BOC Score40.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Sunbury

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.


Sunbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,643Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,509Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.4%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 Sunbury, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Sunbury. The closest is Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (36.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is 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 Sunbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milton instead of Sunbury?

Milton, PA is 10.7 miles from Sunbury 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 Sunbury an affordable place to study psychology?

Sunbury’s median household income of $48,509 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunbury 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.