Best Online Psychology Programs in Spokane, WA (2026)

Spokane, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $17,700 to $32,695 per year for indexed programs. Spokane has a population of about 229,228. Median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $112,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Spokane

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Spokane

Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington 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.

Spokane at a Glance

Other Spokane-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Spokane Valley, WA – 9.2 mi away (96,340 pop)
• Post Falls, ID – 23.2 mi away (31,865 pop)
• Coeur d’Alene, ID – 29.9 mi away (112,088 pop)
• Pullman, WA – 65.8 mi away (33,204 pop)
• Moscow, ID – 67.8 mi away (25,758 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Spokane, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Spokane. The closest is Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Idaho College (29.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Spokane?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Spokane are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($112,500), School Psychologist ($107,700), Educational and Career Counselor ($75,990). 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 Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?

Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane 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 Spokane an affordable place to study psychology?

Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane 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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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.