Best Online Psychology Programs in South San Francisco, CA (2026)

South San Francisco, California has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. South San Francisco has a population of about 64,487. Median household income is $135,909 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $166,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to South San Francisco

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

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

Psychology Wages Near South San Francisco

South San Francisco is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). 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.

South San Francisco at a Glance

Other South San Francisco-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• San Bruno, CA – 2.1 mi away (42,957 pop)
• Daly City, CA – 3.5 mi away (106,472 pop)
• Millbrae, CA – 3.9 mi away (22,661 pop)
• Pacifica, CA – 4.3 mi away (39,062 pop)
• Burlingame, CA – 5.5 mi away (30,301 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near South San Francisco, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near South San Francisco. The closest is Skyline College in San Bruno, CA (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of San Francisco (8.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near South San Francisco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near South San Francisco are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($166,400), School Psychologist ($130,540), Healthcare Social Worker ($99,640). 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 San Bruno instead of South San Francisco?

San Bruno, CA is 2.1 miles from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco an affordable place to study psychology?

South San Francisco’s median household income of $135,909 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South San Francisco 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.

Learn More About Psychology Programs

• Psychology accreditation: what to look for
• Psychology concentrations and specializations
• Is a Psychology degree worth it?
• Main Psychology degree guide
• Online Psychology programs in California
• Psychology programs by state

Other Programs Available in South San Francisco

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for South San Francisco:

• Criminal Justice programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Nursing programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Business Administration programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Computer Science programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Education programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Engineering programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Technology programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Liberal Arts programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Healthcare programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Cybersecurity programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Accounting programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Healthcare Administration programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Social Work programs in South San Francisco, CA
• Counseling programs in South San Francisco, CA

Related from Our Editorial Library

• Best Accredited Online Colleges (2026)
• Best Online Colleges Ranking
• Effective Learning Strategies for Online Students

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.