Best Online Psychology Programs in Bella Vista, AR (2026)
Bella Vista, Arkansas has a population of about 30,935. The city’s median household income is $85,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Bella Vista. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $74,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Bella Vista
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Bella Vista city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesia College | Springdale, AR | 17.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Crowder College | Neosho, MO | 24.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | 25.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | 27.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | 43.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Bella Vista
Bella Vista is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $74,200 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $81,182 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $61,700 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $67,505 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $65,800 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $71,991 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,090 | AR statewide | $51,521 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $58,490 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $63,993 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,720 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $66,433 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,990 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $65,635 |
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.
Bella Vista at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,935 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,932 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Benton County | 6,538 workers, 528 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bella Vista-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Bentonville, AR – 7.9 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 12.3 mi away (65,021 pop)
- Springdale, AR – 20.2 mi away (78,557 pop)
- Siloam Springs, AR – 24.4 mi away (21,136 pop)
- Fayetteville, AR – 27.9 mi away (336,152 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Bella Vista, AR?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Bella Vista. The closest is Ecclesia College in Springdale, AR (17.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (43.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Bella Vista?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Bella Vista are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($74,200), Educational and Career Counselor ($65,800), School Psychologist ($61,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Bentonville instead of Bella Vista?
Bentonville, AR is 7.9 miles from Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista an affordable place to study psychology?
Bella Vista’s median household income of $85,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bella Vista while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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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