Best Online Psychology Programs in Kenosha, WI (2026)

Kenosha, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,320 to $47,751 per year for indexed programs. Kenosha has a population of about 99,147. Median household income is $68,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% 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 Kenosha

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

#1

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 3.7 miles from Kenosha BOC Score47.9
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#2

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 4.4 miles from Kenosha BOC Score48.9
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#3

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago, IL 19.8 miles from Kenosha
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#4

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 23.5 miles from Kenosha BOC Score59.8
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#5

Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, IL 27.0 miles from Kenosha BOC Score45.3
Published tuition$12,320 - $47,751
Online programsYes

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


Psychology Wages Near Kenosha

Kenosha is part of the Kenosha, WI metro area (BLS area code 28450). 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$112,127
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AWI statewide
School Psychologist$74,860Kenosha, WI$74,045
Educational and Career Counselor$66,700Kenosha, WI$65,974
Marriage and Family Therapist$37,870WI statewide$37,458
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$60,300Kenosha, WI$59,644
Healthcare Social Worker$61,550Kenosha, WI$60,880
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$61,860WI statewide$61,187

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.


Kenosha at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population99,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Kenosha County4,046 workers, 888 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Kenosha, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Kenosha. The closest is Carthage College in Kenosha, WI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trinity International University-Illinois (27.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Kenosha?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Kenosha are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,360), School Psychologist ($74,860), Educational and Career Counselor ($66,700). 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 Pleasant Prairie instead of Kenosha?

Pleasant Prairie, WI is 4.2 miles from Kenosha 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 Kenosha an affordable place to study psychology?

Kenosha’s median household income of $68,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenosha 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 Kenosha

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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.