Best Online Psychology Programs in Stockton, CA (2026)

Stockton, California has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Stockton has a population of about 320,470. Median household income is $76,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $129,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Stockton

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Stockton

Stockton is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (BLS area code 44700). 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.

Stockton at a Glance

Other Stockton-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Lodi, CA – 10.1 mi away (71,515 pop)
• Lathrop, CA – 11.1 mi away (22,073 pop)
• Manteca, CA – 13.4 mi away (95,797 pop)
• Tracy, CA – 18.8 mi away (94,277 pop)
• Galt, CA – 20.1 mi away (27,003 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Stockton, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Stockton. The closest is University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Northstate University (30.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Stockton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Stockton are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($129,860), School Psychologist ($128,630), Healthcare Social Worker ($91,820). 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 Stockton?

Lodi, CA is 10.1 miles from Stockton 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 Stockton an affordable place to study psychology?

Stockton’s median household income of $76,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stockton 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.