Best Online Psychology Programs in Germantown, TN (2026)

Germantown, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $68,055 per year for indexed programs. Germantown has a population of about 40,812. Median household income is $144,799 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $84,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Germantown

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

#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 9.1 miles from Germantown BOC Score53.0
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#2

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 11.6 miles from Germantown BOC Score65.1
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#3

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN 12.9 miles from Germantown BOC Score64.4
Published tuition$54,892 - $68,055
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#4

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS 33.3 miles from Germantown BOC Score47.6
Published tuition$3,660 - $13,156
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#5

Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS 51.4 miles from Germantown BOC Score37.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Germantown

Germantown is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$71,870Memphis, TN-MS-AR$77,950
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ATN statewide
School Psychologist$84,390Memphis, TN-MS-AR$91,529
Educational and Career Counselor$65,290Memphis, TN-MS-AR$70,813
Marriage and Family Therapist$43,830Memphis, TN-MS-AR$47,538
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$50,260Memphis, TN-MS-AR$54,512
Healthcare Social Worker$64,430Memphis, TN-MS-AR$69,881
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,810Memphis, TN-MS-AR$50,770

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.


Germantown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,812Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$144,799Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Shelby County14,620 workers, 2,032 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Germantown, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Germantown. The closest is University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Blue Mountain Christian University (51.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Germantown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Germantown are: School Psychologist ($84,390), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($71,870), Educational and Career Counselor ($65,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Collierville instead of Germantown?

Collierville, TN is 5.3 miles from Germantown 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 Germantown an affordable place to study psychology?

Germantown’s median household income of $144,799 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Germantown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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Other Programs Available in Germantown

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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.