Best Online Psychology Programs in Herndon, VA (2026)

Herndon, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $56,543 to $71,549 per year for indexed programs. Herndon has a population of about 24,529. Median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $106,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Herndon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Herndon. Distances are calculated from Herndon city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Herndon

Herndon 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 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.

Herndon at a Glance

Other Herndon-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Fairfax, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,164 pop)
• Leesburg, VA – 13.0 mi away (52,607 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 14.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
• Gaithersburg, MD – 14.7 mi away (67,776 pop)
• Manassas, VA – 16.2 mi away (41,483 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Herndon, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Herndon. The closest is Divine Mercy University in Sterling, VA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American University (16.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Herndon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Herndon are: School Psychologist ($106,550), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($101,670), Marriage and Family Therapist ($95,460). 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 Fairfax instead of Herndon?

Fairfax, VA is 9.3 miles from Herndon 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 Herndon an affordable place to study psychology?

Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon 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: 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.