Best Online Psychology Programs in Waukesha, WI (2026)

Waukesha, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Waukesha has a population of about 8,479. Median household income is $126,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $109,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Waukesha

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Waukesha

Waukesha is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

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.

Waukesha at a Glance

Other Waukesha-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• New Berlin, WI – 6.4 mi away (39,803 pop)
• Brookfield, WI – 7.3 mi away (38,016 pop)
• Muskego, WI – 10.4 mi away (24,882 pop)
• West Allis, WI – 10.9 mi away (60,087 pop)
• Mukwonago, WI – 11.3 mi away (21,532 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Waukesha, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Waukesha. The closest is Carroll University in Waukesha, WI (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology (12.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Waukesha?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Waukesha are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($109,940), School Psychologist ($95,090), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,180). 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 New Berlin instead of Waukesha?

New Berlin, WI is 6.4 miles from Waukesha 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 Waukesha an affordable place to study psychology?

Waukesha’s median household income of $126,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waukesha 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.