Best Online Psychology Programs in Danville, VA (2026)

Danville, Virginia has a population of about 42,239. The city’s median household income is $42,778 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Danville, with tuition ranging from $19,140 to $39,900 per year for indexed programs. In Virginia, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $87,110 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Danville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 39 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Danville. Distances are calculated from Danville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Averett UniversityDanville, VA0.5 miContact school for pricing
Elon UniversityElon, NC33.5 miContact school for pricing
North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC40.7 miContact school for pricing
Bennett CollegeGreensboro, NC41.2 mi$19,140 - $39,900
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA41.4 miContact school for pricing
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro, NC41.5 miContact school for pricing
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC42.0 miContact school for pricing
Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC43.0 miContact school for pricing
Duke UniversityDurham, NC48.0 miContact school for pricing
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC50.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Danville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$87,110
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$81,030
Educational and Career Counselor$67,350
Marriage and Family Therapist$80,670
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,410
Healthcare Social Worker$64,200
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$63,530

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.


Danville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,239Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,778Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Danville (city) County351 workers, 623 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Danville, VA?

Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Danville. The closest is Averett University in Danville, VA (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (50.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Virginia are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($87,110), School Psychologist ($81,030), Marriage and Family Therapist ($80,670). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Martinsville instead of Danville?

Martinsville, VA is 26.1 miles from Danville 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 Danville an affordable place to study psychology?

Danville’s median household income of $42,778 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville 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.


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.