Best Online Psychology Programs in Shelbyville, TN (2026)

Shelbyville, Tennessee has a population of about 24,125. The city’s median household income is $52,290 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Shelbyville, with tuition ranging from $10,024 to $68,704 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 Shelbyville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 24 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Shelbyville. Distances are calculated from Shelbyville city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Shelbyville

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.

Shelbyville at a Glance

Other Shelbyville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Murfreesboro, TN – 24.4 mi away (161,634 pop)
• Spring Hill, TN – 30.9 mi away (40,552 pop)
• Smyrna, TN – 33.0 mi away (48,596 pop)
• Columbia, TN – 34.6 mi away (37,845 pop)
• La Vergne, TN – 36.5 mi away (35,071 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Shelbyville, TN?

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Shelbyville. The closest is Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN (24.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Tennessee State University (50.7 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 Shelbyville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Murfreesboro instead of Shelbyville?

Murfreesboro, TN is 24.4 miles from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville an affordable place to study psychology?

Shelbyville’s median household income of $52,290 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville 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.

Related Resources

• Online Psychology Programs in Tennessee
• Main Psychology Degree Guide
• Psychology Programs by State

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.