Best Online Psychology Programs in Sevierville, TN (2026)

Sevierville, Tennessee has a population of about 18,105. The city’s median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Sevierville, with tuition ranging from $4,532 to $45,413 per year for indexed programs. In Tennessee, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,320 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Sevierville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 31 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Sevierville. Distances are calculated from Sevierville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Johnson UniversityKnoxville, TN10.8 miContact school for pricing
Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, TN16.9 miContact school for pricing
The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN20.6 miContact school for pricing
Maryville CollegeMaryville, TN24.1 miContact school for pricing
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC45.3 mi$4,532 - $19,057
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN48.1 miContact school for pricing
Tusculum UniversityGreeneville, TN49.2 miContact school for pricing
Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill, NC57.0 miContact school for pricing
University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville, NC59.2 miContact school for pricing
Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC65.1 mi$31,250 - $45,413

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


Psychology Wages Near Sevierville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,320
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$68,530
Educational and Career Counselor$59,090
Marriage and Family Therapist$45,660
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$48,170
Healthcare Social Worker$61,910
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,760

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.


Sevierville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Sevier County344 workers, 132 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Sevierville. The closest is Johnson University in Knoxville, TN (10.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Brevard College (65.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Tennessee are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,320), School Psychologist ($68,530), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,910). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Knoxville instead of Sevierville?

Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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 Sevierville an affordable place to study psychology?

Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.