Best Online Psychology Programs in Fond du Lac, WI (2026)

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Fond du Lac has a population of about 44,491. Median household income is $61,620 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $113,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Fond du Lac

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

#1

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 1.3 miles from Fond du Lac BOC Score47.4
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#2

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 18.4 miles from Fond du Lac BOC Score59.5
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#3

Ripon College

Ripon, WI 20.7 miles from Fond du Lac BOC Score46.1
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#4

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI 22.8 miles from Fond du Lac BOC Score43.4
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#5

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 33.8 miles from Fond du Lac BOC Score59.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac is part of the Fond du Lac, WI metro area (BLS area code 22540). 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$113,360WI statewide$123,755
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AWI statewide
School Psychologist$83,330WI statewide$90,972
Educational and Career Counselor$58,520Fond du Lac, WI$63,886
Marriage and Family Therapist$37,870WI statewide$41,343
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$62,190Fond du Lac, WI$67,893
Healthcare Social Worker$66,420Fond du Lac, WI$72,511
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$61,860WI statewide$67,533

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.


Fond du Lac at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,620Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Fond du Lac County526 workers, 305 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Fond du Lac, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fond du Lac. The closest is Marian University in Fond Du Lac, WI (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lawrence University (33.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Fond du Lac?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Fond du Lac are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,360), School Psychologist ($83,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,420). 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 Oshkosh instead of Fond du Lac?

Oshkosh, WI is 18.5 miles from Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac an affordable place to study psychology?

Fond du Lac’s median household income of $61,620 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac

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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.