Best Online Psychology Programs in Barre, VT (2026)

Updated July 23, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Barre, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $83,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Barre

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Barre, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Barre city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Barre. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Goddard College

Plainfield, VT 6.5 miles from Barre
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Norwich University

Northfield, VT 8.7 miles from Barre BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,575
Avg net price $22,257/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT 18.6 miles from Barre BOC Score 50.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,331
Avg net price $18,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,952
Out‑of‑state$22,296
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT 35.7 miles from Barre BOC Score 67.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,310
Avg net price $31,483/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT 38.4 miles from Barre BOC Score 69.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,317
Avg net price $25,239/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Champlain College

Burlington, VT 39.2 miles from Barre BOC Score 52.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,386
Avg net price $35,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT 39.3 miles from Barre BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 65%
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,472
Avg net price $19,343/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,058
Out‑of‑state$45,502
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Landmark College

Putney, VT 84.4 miles from Barre BOC Score 39.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,813
Avg net price $56,954/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near Barre

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$83,270
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$82,820
Educational and Career Counselor$64,570
Marriage and Family Therapist$62,780
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$61,810
Healthcare Social Worker$81,140
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$73,210

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.

Barre at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Washington County1,247 workers, 135 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Barre, VT?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Barre 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 in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Vermont are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($83,270), School Psychologist ($82,820), Healthcare Social Worker ($81,140). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?

Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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 Barre an affordable place to study psychology?

Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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.

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Other Programs Available in Barre

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Barre:

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.

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