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Best Online Psychology Programs in Kingsport, TN (2026)
Kingsport, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Kingsport has a population of about 55,807. Median household income is $50,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $76,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Kingsport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Kingsport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingsport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Kingsport
Kingsport is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area (BLS area code 28700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $76,820 | TN statewide | $88,912 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | TN statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $76,850 | TN statewide | $88,947 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,350 | Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $69,850 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,880 | Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $70,463 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $49,220 | Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $56,968 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $49,570 | Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $57,373 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $44,950 | Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $52,025 |
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.
Kingsport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,807 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,436 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Sullivan County | 1,488 workers, 314 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kingsport-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Johnson City, TN – 15.5 mi away (127,134 pop)
- Bristol, TN – 18.5 mi away (70,560 pop)
- Greeneville, TN – 28.8 mi away (23,953 pop)
- Morristown, TN – 47.4 mi away (60,098 pop)
- Boone, NC – 53.4 mi away (25,039 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Kingsport, TN?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Kingsport are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Kingsport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Kingsport are: School Psychologist ($76,850), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($76,820), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,880). 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 Johnson City instead of Kingsport?
Johnson City, TN is 15.5 miles from Kingsport 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 Kingsport an affordable place to study psychology?
Kingsport’s median household income of $50,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingsport 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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Data verified: July 23, 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.