Best Online Psychology Programs in Little Rock, AR (2026)
Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of about 202,739. The city’s median household income is $60,583 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Little Rock. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Healthcare Social Worker at a median $66,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Little Rock
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Little Rock city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Philander Smith University | Little Rock, AR | 4.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | 25.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | 25.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hendrix College | Conway, AR | 26.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Little Rock
Little Rock is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). 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 | $51,310 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $57,394 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,310 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $68,579 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,090 | AR statewide | $52,673 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $50,030 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $55,962 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,680 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $74,586 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,090 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $53,792 |
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.
Little Rock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 202,739 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,583 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Pulaski County | 11,400 workers, 1,126 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Little Rock-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- North Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 10.7 mi away (20,005 pop)
- Sherwood, AR – 12.4 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Benton, AR – 15.9 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 16.8 mi away (28,518 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Little Rock, AR?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Little Rock. The closest is University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Hendrix College (26.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Little Rock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Little Rock are: Healthcare Social Worker ($66,680), Educational and Career Counselor ($61,310), School Psychologist ($51,310). 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 North Little Rock instead of Little Rock?
North Little Rock, AR is 7.9 miles from Little Rock 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 Little Rock an affordable place to study psychology?
Little Rock’s median household income of $60,583 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Little Rock 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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