Chesapeake, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Chesapeake has a population of about 251,153. Median household income is $94,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $91,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Chesapeake
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Chesapeake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chesapeake 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Chesapeake.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
38%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,498
Avg net price
$19,923/yr
TuitionIn‑state$21,650
Out‑of‑state$21,650
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,666
Avg net price
$15,282/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$14,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,421
Avg net price
$27,843/yr
TuitionIn‑state$18,145
Out‑of‑state$18,145
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,074
Avg net price
$19,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,159
Avg net price
$25,319/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,509
Avg net price
$23,015/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,828
Out‑of‑state$31,178
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
34%
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,490
Avg net price
$19,096/yr
TuitionIn‑state$25,914
Out‑of‑state$51,038
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Chesapeake
Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $91,010 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $92,962 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | VA statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $86,510 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $88,366 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $69,840 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $71,338 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $81,870 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $83,626 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $59,280 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $60,552 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,880 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $65,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $61,760 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,085 |
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.
Chesapeake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 251,153 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,189 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Chesapeake (city) County | 3,548 workers, 925 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Chesapeake-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Portsmouth, VA – 12.0 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Virginia Beach, VA – 14.8 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 15.2 mi away (245,115 pop)
- Suffolk, VA – 18.7 mi away (89,273 pop)
- Hampton, VA – 26.3 mi away (135,410 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Chesapeake, VA?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Chesapeake are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,010), School Psychologist ($86,510), Marriage and Family Therapist ($81,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Portsmouth instead of Chesapeake?
Portsmouth, VA is 12.0 miles from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake an affordable place to study psychology?
Chesapeake’s median household income of $94,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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: 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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