Best Online Psychology Programs in Suffolk, VA (2026)

Suffolk, Virginia has a population of about 96,638. The city’s median household income is $90,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Suffolk, with tuition ranging from $27,110 to $37,837 per year for indexed programs. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $87,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Psychology Schools to Suffolk

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 21 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Suffolk. Distances are calculated from Suffolk city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Suffolk

Suffolk 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.

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.

Suffolk at a Glance

Other Suffolk-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Chesapeake, VA – 18.7 mi away (237,940 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 19.0 mi away (95,252 pop)
• Norfolk, VA – 25.2 mi away (245,115 pop)
• Newport News, VA – 29.1 mi away (181,825 pop)
• Hampton, VA – 29.2 mi away (135,410 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Suffolk, VA?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Suffolk. The closest is Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA (22.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Elizabeth City State University (37.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Suffolk?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Suffolk are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($87,110), School Psychologist ($81,950), Marriage and Family Therapist ($81,400). 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 Chesapeake instead of Suffolk?

Chesapeake, VA is 18.7 miles from Suffolk 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 Suffolk an affordable place to study psychology?

Suffolk’s median household income of $90,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Suffolk 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.