Best Online Psychology Programs in Soledad, CA (2026)

Soledad, California has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $12,050 per year for indexed programs. Soledad has a population of about 24,476. Median household income is $93,204 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $127,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Soledad

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

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California psychology page.

Psychology Wages Near Soledad

Soledad is part of the Salinas, CA metro area (BLS area code 41500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

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.

Soledad at a Glance

Other Soledad-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Salinas, CA – 23.3 mi away (193,126 pop)
• Hollister, CA – 28.7 mi away (45,496 pop)
• Seaside, CA – 29.2 mi away (118,670 pop)
• Marina, CA – 29.7 mi away (21,688 pop)
• Monterey, CA – 31.6 mi away (28,454 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Soledad, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Soledad. The closest is Hartnell College in Salinas, CA (24.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cabrillo College (49.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Soledad?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Soledad are: School Psychologist ($127,780), Educational and Career Counselor ($100,360), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($98,430). 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 Salinas instead of Soledad?

Salinas, CA is 23.3 miles from Soledad 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 Soledad an affordable place to study psychology?

Soledad’s median household income of $93,204 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Soledad 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: 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.