Best Online Psychology Programs in Bainbridge Island, WA (2026)

Bainbridge Island, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Bainbridge Island has a population of about 24,607. Median household income is $159,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $125,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Bainbridge Island

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bainbridge Island. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 8.3 miles from Bainbridge Island BOC Score70.2
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#2

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 8.4 miles from Bainbridge Island BOC Score52.0
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#3

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Seattle, WA 9.2 miles from Bainbridge Island
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#4

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA 9.4 miles from Bainbridge Island BOC Score59.8
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#5

Antioch University-Seattle

Seattle, WA 9.5 miles from Bainbridge Island BOC Score56.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island is part of the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area (BLS area code 14740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$115,240WA statewide$109,129
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AWA statewide
School Psychologist$125,810Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$119,138
Educational and Career Counselor$102,650Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$97,206
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,000WA statewide$56,818
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$60,070Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$56,884
Healthcare Social Worker$82,190Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$77,831
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,500Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$62,027

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.


Bainbridge Island at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$159,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Kitsap County4,436 workers, 377 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Bainbridge Island, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Bainbridge Island. The closest is Seattle University in Seattle, WA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Antioch University-Seattle (9.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Bainbridge Island?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Bainbridge Island are: School Psychologist ($125,810), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($115,240), Educational and Career Counselor ($102,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Seattle instead of Bainbridge Island?

Seattle, WA is 10.3 miles from Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island an affordable place to study psychology?

Bainbridge Island’s median household income of $159,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bainbridge Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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Other Programs Available in Bainbridge Island

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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.