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Best Online Psychology Programs in Barre, VT (2026)
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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Barre. Distances are calculated from Barre city center.
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.
Norwich University
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Vermont State University
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Middlebury College
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Dartmouth College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Barre
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $83,270 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Washington County | 1,247 workers, 135 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Barre-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Burlington, VT – 40.9 mi away (108,331 pop)
- Lebanon, NH – 41.0 mi away (26,396 pop)
- Plattsburgh, NY – 57.9 mi away (29,130 pop)
- Concord, NH – 82.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
- Glens Falls, NY – 83.6 mi away (63,793 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Barre, VT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Barre. The closest is Goddard College in Plainfield, VT (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dartmouth College (36.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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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Data verified: June 11, 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.