Best Online Psychology Programs in Sonora, CA (2026)

Sonora, California has a population of about 4,965. The city’s median household income is $62,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 38 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Sonora. 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 Sonora

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 38 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Sonora. Distances are calculated from Sonora city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Columbia CollegeSonora, CA3.4 miContact school for pricing
California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA40.6 miContact school for pricing
Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA41.2 miContact school for pricing
University of California-MercedMerced, CA42.6 miContact school for pricing
Merced CollegeMerced, CA45.0 miContact school for pricing
University of the PacificStockton, CA50.6 miContact school for pricing
San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA50.9 miContact school for pricing
Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom, CA61.9 miContact school for pricing
Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento, CA65.2 miContact school for pricing
California Northstate UniversityElk Grove, CA66.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Sonora

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$114,520
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$140,540
School Psychologist$118,310
Educational and Career Counselor$94,320
Marriage and Family Therapist$63,780
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$61,310
Healthcare Social Worker$92,970
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$75,320

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.


Sonora at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population4,965Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,621Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Tuolumne County799 workers, 510 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Sonora, CA?

Our directory has 38 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Sonora. The closest is Columbia College in Sonora, CA (3.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California Northstate University (66.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in California are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($140,540), School Psychologist ($118,310), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($114,520). Wages for Sonora workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oakdale instead of Sonora?

Oakdale, CA is 29.5 miles from Sonora 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 Sonora an affordable place to study psychology?

Sonora’s median household income of $62,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sonora 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.


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.