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Best Online Psychology Programs in Bella Vista, AR (2026)
Bella Vista, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,748 to $28,772 per year for indexed programs. Bella Vista has a population of about 30,935. Median household income is $85,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker at a median $96,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Bella Vista
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Bella Vista, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bella Vista city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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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 | $77,520 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $84,814 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $64,620 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $70,700 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,600 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $67,396 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,340 | AR statewide | $70,394 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $48,220 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $52,757 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,900 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $64,442 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $96,420 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $105,492 |
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.
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 schools are near Bella Vista, AR?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Bella Vista are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Bella Vista?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Bella Vista are: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($96,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($77,520), School Psychologist ($64,620). 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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Data verified: July 23, 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.