Best Online Psychology Programs in Paragould, AR (2026)

Paragould, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,754 to $68,055 per year for indexed programs. Paragould has a population of about 29,940. Median household income is $56,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $77,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Paragould

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Paragould. Distances are calculated from Paragould city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Paragould. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 17.1 miles from Paragould BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823
Online programsYes

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#2

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR 24.8 miles from Paragould BOC Score34.1
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#3

Lyon College

Batesville, AR 65.0 miles from Paragould BOC Score27.6
Published tuition$31,000 - $44,943
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#4

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN 68.9 miles from Paragould BOC Score64.4
Published tuition$54,892 - $68,055
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#5

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 70.8 miles from Paragould BOC Score65.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Paragould

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$77,520
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$64,030
Educational and Career Counselor$59,770
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,340
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$51,580
Healthcare Social Worker$55,640
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,590

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.


Paragould at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Greene County515 workers, 97 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Christian Brothers University (70.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Arkansas are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($77,520), Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,340), School Psychologist ($64,030). Wages for Paragould workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jonesboro instead of Paragould?

Jonesboro, AR is 18.7 miles from Paragould 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 Paragould an affordable place to study psychology?

Paragould’s median household income of $56,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paragould 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: June 11, 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.