Best Online Psychology Programs in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
Los Angeles, California has a population of about 3,857,897. The city’s median household income is $80,366 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Los Angeles. In California, the top-earning psychology-related role is Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at a median $140,540 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Los Angeles
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Los Angeles city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 3.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | 3.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA | 4.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mount Saint Mary’s University | Los Angeles, CA | 4.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Reiss-Davis Graduate School | Los Angeles, CA | 5.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Los Angeles
Los Angeles is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 | $100,330 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $88,319 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $140,540 | CA statewide | $123,715 |
| School Psychologist | $108,130 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $95,185 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $85,660 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,405 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,420 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,708 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $58,880 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,831 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,770 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,502 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $74,890 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,924 |
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.
Los Angeles at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,857,897 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,366 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Los Angeles County | 392,745 workers, 259,492 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Los Angeles-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Beverly Hills, CA – 2.5 mi away (34,687 pop)
- West Hollywood, CA – 2.7 mi away (36,698 pop)
- Burbank, CA – 7.0 mi away (104,447 pop)
- Culver City, CA – 7.5 mi away (39,364 pop)
- Santa Monica, CA – 7.6 mi away (92,478 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology programs are near Los Angeles, CA?
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Los Angeles. The closest is University of California-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA (3.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Reiss-Davis Graduate School (5.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Los Angeles?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Los Angeles are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($140,540), School Psychologist ($108,130), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($100,330). 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 Beverly Hills instead of Los Angeles?
Beverly Hills, CA is 2.5 miles from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles an affordable place to study psychology?
Los Angeles’s median household income of $80,366 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Los Angeles 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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