Best Online Psychology Programs in Maryville, TN (2026)

Maryville, Tennessee has a population of about 32,196. The city’s median household income is $79,340 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Maryville. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $105,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Maryville

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Maryville CollegeMaryville, TN0.9 miContact school for pricing
The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN14.5 miContact school for pricing
Johnson UniversityKnoxville, TN18.3 miContact school for pricing
Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, TN37.7 miContact school for pricing
Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, TN40.3 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Maryville

Maryville is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). 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$105,630Knoxville, TN$114,071
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ATN statewide
School Psychologist$72,540Knoxville, TN$78,337
Educational and Career Counselor$53,140Knoxville, TN$57,387
Marriage and Family Therapist$43,260Knoxville, TN$46,717
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$45,400Knoxville, TN$49,028
Healthcare Social Worker$61,810Knoxville, TN$66,749
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$50,500Knoxville, TN$54,536

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.


Maryville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,196Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,340Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Blount County510 workers, 182 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology programs are near Maryville, TN?

Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Maryville. The closest is Maryville College in Maryville, TN (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Tennessee Wesleyan University (40.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Maryville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Maryville are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($105,630), School Psychologist ($72,540), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,810). 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 Farragut instead of Maryville?

Farragut, TN is 14.3 miles from Maryville 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 Maryville an affordable place to study psychology?

Maryville’s median household income of $79,340 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maryville 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.