Best Online Psychology Programs in Lebanon, TN (2026)

Lebanon, Tennessee has a population of about 41,951. The city’s median household income is $71,320 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Lebanon. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Lebanon

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Lebanon city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Cumberland UniversityLebanon, TN2.7 miContact school for pricing
Welch CollegeGallatin, TN16.0 miContact school for pricing
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN23.1 miContact school for pricing
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN24.6 miContact school for pricing
Belmont UniversityNashville, TN25.4 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Lebanon

Lebanon is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). 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$92,320Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$95,867
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ATN statewide
School Psychologist$72,240Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$75,016
Educational and Career Counselor$60,650Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$62,980
Marriage and Family Therapist$47,060Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$48,868
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$49,820Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$51,734
Healthcare Social Worker$64,090Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$66,552
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,580Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$51,485

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,951Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,320Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Wilson County934 workers, 256 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology programs are near Lebanon, TN?

Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Lebanon. The closest is Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Belmont University (25.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Lebanon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Lebanon are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,320), School Psychologist ($72,240), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,090). 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 Mount Juliet instead of Lebanon?

Mount Juliet, TN is 9.2 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study psychology?

Lebanon’s median household income of $71,320 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon 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.