Best Online Psychology Programs in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

Fredericksburg, Virginia has a population of about 28,383. The city’s median household income is $85,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fredericksburg, with tuition ranging from $48,002 to $84,696 per year for indexed programs. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $105,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Psychology Schools to Fredericksburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 54 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Fredericksburg. Distances are calculated from Fredericksburg city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Fredericksburg at a Glance

Other Fredericksburg-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Manassas, VA – 31.0 mi away (41,483 pop)
• Fairfax, VA – 39.6 mi away (24,164 pop)
• Alexandria, VA – 41.9 mi away (155,810 pop)
• Herndon, VA – 46.7 mi away (24,393 pop)
• Washington, DC – 49.0 mi away (5,191,844 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Fredericksburg, VA?

Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fredericksburg. The closest is University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The Chicago School at Washington DC (48.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Fredericksburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Fredericksburg are: School Psychologist ($105,620), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($99,590), Marriage and Family Therapist ($95,100). 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 Manassas instead of Fredericksburg?

Manassas, VA is 31.0 miles from Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Fredericksburg’s median household income of $85,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fredericksburg 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.

Related Resources

• Online Psychology Programs in Virginia
• Main Psychology Degree Guide
• Psychology Programs by State

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.