Best Online Psychology Programs in Christiansburg, VA (2026)

Christiansburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,286 to $54,059 per year for indexed programs. Christiansburg has a population of about 22,820. Median household income is $75,451 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $86,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Christiansburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Christiansburg. Distances are calculated from Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 5.7 miles from Christiansburg BOC Score80.5
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#2

Radford University

Radford, VA 8.1 miles from Christiansburg BOC Score60.0
Published tuition$12,286 - $26,681
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#3

Roanoke College

Salem, VA 21.8 miles from Christiansburg BOC Score51.8
Published tuition$36,774 - $54,059
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#4

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA 25.8 miles from Christiansburg BOC Score30.8
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#5

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA 28.1 miles from Christiansburg BOC Score47.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Christiansburg

Christiansburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$86,520VA statewide$93,333
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AVA statewide
School Psychologist$85,670VA statewide$92,416
Educational and Career Counselor$61,580Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$66,429
Marriage and Family Therapist$79,900VA statewide$86,192
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$52,060Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$56,160
Healthcare Social Worker$62,310Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$67,217
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,980Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$63,625

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.


Christiansburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,820Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Montgomery County574 workers, 353 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Christiansburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Christiansburg. The closest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hollins University (28.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Christiansburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Christiansburg are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($86,520), School Psychologist ($85,670), Marriage and Family Therapist ($79,900). 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 Blacksburg instead of Christiansburg?

Blacksburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Christiansburg’s median household income of $75,451 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Christiansburg 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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Other Programs Available in Christiansburg

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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.