Best Online Psychology Programs in Hot Springs, AR (2026)
Hot Springs, Arkansas has a population of about 38,023. The city’s median household income is $46,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Hot Springs. In the Hot Springs, AR metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Educational and Career Counselor at a median $67,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Hot Springs
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Hot Springs city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | 25.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | 43.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Philander Smith University | Little Rock, AR | 46.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | 52.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Hot Springs
Hot Springs is part of the Hot Springs, AR metro area (BLS area code 26300). 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 | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $61,440 | AR statewide | $71,692 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,720 | Hot Springs, AR | $79,020 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,090 | AR statewide | $54,947 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $47,120 | Hot Springs, AR | $54,982 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,970 | Hot Springs, AR | $71,144 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $49,820 | AR statewide | $58,133 |
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.
Hot Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,441 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Garland County | 2,460 workers, 224 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hot Springs-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Benton, AR – 27.8 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 32.9 mi away (20,005 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 42.5 mi away (442,554 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 50.3 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Conway, AR – 52.0 mi away (72,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Hot Springs, AR?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Hot Springs. The closest is Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR (25.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Central Arkansas (52.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Hot Springs?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Hot Springs are: Educational and Career Counselor ($67,720), School Psychologist ($61,440), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,970). 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 Benton instead of Hot Springs?
Benton, AR is 27.8 miles from Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs an affordable place to study psychology?
Hot Springs’s median household income of $46,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hot Springs 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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