Best Online Psychology Programs in North Little Rock, AR (2026)
North Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of about 64,504. The city’s median household income is $51,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering psychology programs near North Little Rock, with tuition ranging from $8,455 to $21,536 per year for indexed programs. 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 North Little Rock
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 14 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near North Little Rock. Distances are calculated from North Little Rock city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philander Smith University | Little Rock, AR | 4.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | 7.0 mi | $8,455 - $21,013 | – |
| Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | 24.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | 24.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hendrix College | Conway, AR | 25.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | 39.2 mi | $9,019 - $20,907 | – |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | 43.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | 61.9 mi | $8,508 - $21,536 | – |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | 64.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR | 65.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near North Little Rock
North 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.
North Little Rock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,504 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,236 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.1% | 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 North Little Rock-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Sherwood, AR – 5.2 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (442,554 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 9.2 mi away (28,518 pop)
- Cabot, AR – 18.0 mi away (25,797 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 18.4 mi away (20,005 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near North Little Rock, AR?
Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering psychology programs near North Little Rock. The closest is Philander Smith University in Little Rock, AR (4.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Henderson State University (65.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near North Little Rock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near North 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 Sherwood instead of North Little Rock?
Sherwood, AR is 5.2 miles from North 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 North Little Rock an affordable place to study psychology?
North Little Rock’s median household income of $51,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North 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.
Related Resources
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.
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