Best Online Psychology Programs in Fairmont, WV (2026)

Fairmont, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,454 to $18,372 per year for indexed programs. Fairmont has a population of about 18,303. Median household income is $60,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $77,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Fairmont

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Fairmont

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.

Fairmont at a Glance

Other Fairmont-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Morgantown, WV – 15.5 mi away (73,183 pop)
• Clarksburg, WV – 16.1 mi away (42,552 pop)
• Uniontown, PA – 36.9 mi away (49,241 pop)
• Monessen, PA – 48.7 mi away (63,467 pop)
• Wheeling, WV – 50.5 mi away (78,088 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Fairmont, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fairmont. The closest is Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly (39.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in West Virginia are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($77,040), School Psychologist ($75,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,140). Wages for Fairmont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morgantown instead of Fairmont?

Morgantown, WV is 15.5 miles from Fairmont 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 Fairmont an affordable place to study psychology?

Fairmont’s median household income of $60,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairmont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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.