Best Online Psychology Programs in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has a population of about 18,756. The city’s median household income is $54,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Wisconsin Rapids. In Wisconsin, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $103,860 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Wisconsin Rapids

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 15 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Wisconsin Rapids. Distances are calculated from Wisconsin Rapids city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI15.7 miContact school for pricing
Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WI41.9 miContact school for pricing
Ripon CollegeRipon, WI61.8 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI68.1 miContact school for pricing
Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI71.2 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI80.3 miContact school for pricing
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI81.3 miContact school for pricing
Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI81.7 miContact school for pricing
Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI86.8 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI87.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Wisconsin Rapids

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$103,860
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$79,740
Educational and Career Counselor$63,690
Marriage and Family Therapist$34,700
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$62,470
Healthcare Social Worker$65,240
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$57,590

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Wisconsin Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,756Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,116Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Wood County473 workers, 363 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Wisconsin Rapids. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (15.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (87.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($103,860), School Psychologist ($79,740), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,240). Wages for Wisconsin Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stevens Point instead of Wisconsin Rapids?

Stevens Point, WI is 16.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids an affordable place to study psychology?

Wisconsin Rapids’s median household income of $54,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wisconsin Rapids 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.