Best Online Psychology Programs in Watertown, WI (2026)

Watertown, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Watertown has a population of about 22,873. Median household income is $68,333 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.0% 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 Watertown

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Watertown

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.

Watertown at a Glance

Other Watertown-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Fort Atkinson, WI – 19.2 mi away (21,399 pop)
• Sun Prairie, WI – 25.5 mi away (32,820 pop)
• Waukesha, WI – 27.3 mi away (72,363 pop)
• Mukwonago, WI – 30.6 mi away (21,532 pop)
• Menomonee Falls, WI – 30.7 mi away (36,769 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Watertown, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Watertown. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI (23.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology (35.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,360), School Psychologist ($83,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,910). Wages for Watertown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Atkinson instead of Watertown?

Fort Atkinson, WI is 19.2 miles from Watertown 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 Watertown an affordable place to study psychology?

Watertown’s median household income of $68,333 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watertown 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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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.