Best Online Psychology Programs in Fitchburg, WI (2026)

Fitchburg, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Fitchburg has a population of about 31,566. Median household income is $85,420 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Madison, WI metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $107,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Fitchburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Fitchburg. Distances are calculated from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 5.0 miles from Fitchburg BOC Score56.0
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#2

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 6.3 miles from Fitchburg BOC Score86.9
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#3

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 35.9 miles from Fitchburg BOC Score67.1
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#4

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 39.0 miles from Fitchburg BOC Score55.9
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#5

Rockford University

Rockford, IL 53.7 miles from Fitchburg BOC Score38.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Fitchburg

Fitchburg is part of the Madison, WI metro area (BLS area code 31540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$107,480Madison, WI$110,462
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AWI statewide
School Psychologist$83,550Madison, WI$85,868
Educational and Career Counselor$67,510Madison, WI$69,383
Marriage and Family Therapist$34,980Madison, WI$35,951
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$64,250Madison, WI$66,033
Healthcare Social Worker$76,720Madison, WI$78,849
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$63,690Madison, WI$65,457

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.


Fitchburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,566Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,420Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Dane County16,189 workers, 2,281 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Fitchburg, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fitchburg. The closest is Edgewood College in Madison, WI (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rockford University (53.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Fitchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Fitchburg are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($107,480), School Psychologist ($83,550), Healthcare Social Worker ($76,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Fitchburg?

Madison, WI is 6.8 miles from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Fitchburg’s median household income of $85,420 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fitchburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Fitchburg

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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.