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Best Online Psychology Programs in Nashville, TN (2026)
Nashville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Nashville has a population of about 1,065,078. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $80,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Nashville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Nashville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nashville 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 Nashville
Nashville 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $77,110 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $80,073 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | TN statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $80,420 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $83,510 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,550 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $62,876 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,650 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $49,481 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $50,810 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $52,762 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,040 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $67,539 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,630 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $50,498 |
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.
Nashville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Davidson County | 13,331 workers, 1,341 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Nashville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Brentwood, TN – 12.4 mi away (42,517 pop)
- Hendersonville, TN – 13.9 mi away (57,050 pop)
- Mount Juliet, TN – 15.3 mi away (33,263 pop)
- La Vergne, TN – 16.4 mi away (35,071 pop)
- Franklin, TN – 17.7 mi away (74,794 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Nashville, TN?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Nashville 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 Nashville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Nashville are: School Psychologist ($80,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($77,110), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,040). 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 Brentwood instead of Nashville?
Brentwood, TN is 12.4 miles from Nashville 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.
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.