Best Online Psychology Programs in Waynesboro, VA (2026)

Waynesboro, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 22,574. Median household income is $56,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $89,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Waynesboro

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Waynesboro

Waynesboro is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). 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.

Waynesboro at a Glance

Other Waynesboro-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Staunton, VA – 10.8 mi away (58,077 pop)
• Charlottesville, VA – 22.7 mi away (99,664 pop)
• Harrisonburg, VA – 25.5 mi away (72,470 pop)
• Lynchburg, VA – 48.7 mi away (123,795 pop)
• Fredericksburg, VA – 78.5 mi away (164,610 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Waynesboro, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Waynesboro. The closest is Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Mennonite University (27.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Waynesboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Waynesboro are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($89,670), 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 Staunton instead of Waynesboro?

Staunton, VA is 10.8 miles from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro an affordable place to study psychology?

Waynesboro’s median household income of $56,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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.