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Best Online Psychology Programs in Galt, CA (2026)
Galt, California has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $13,062 per year for indexed programs. Galt has a population of about 25,665. Median household income is $86,327 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $153,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Galt
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Galt, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Galt 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 California schools on the California psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Galt
Galt is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,050 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $143,440 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | CA statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $131,920 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $123,636 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $100,930 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $94,592 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $75,030 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $70,319 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $61,050 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $57,216 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $97,070 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $90,975 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $83,150 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $77,929 |
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.
Galt at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,665 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $86,327 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Sacramento County | 55,581 workers, 33,475 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Galt-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Lodi, CA – 10.1 mi away (71,515 pop)
- Elk Grove, CA – 11.2 mi away (169,743 pop)
- Stockton, CA – 20.1 mi away (390,117 pop)
- Rancho Cordova, CA – 21.4 mi away (72,326 pop)
- Sacramento, CA – 22.5 mi away (1,830,061 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Galt, CA?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Galt 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 Galt?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Galt are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($153,050), School Psychologist ($131,920), Educational and Career Counselor ($100,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lodi instead of Galt?
Lodi, CA is 10.1 miles from Galt 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 Galt an affordable place to study psychology?
Galt’s median household income of $86,327 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galt while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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.
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