Best Psychology Schools Near Altamonte Springs, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Altamonte Springs, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. Altamonte Springs has a population of about 45,657. Median household income is $64,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $85,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Altamonte Springs

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Altamonte Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Altamonte Springs city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Altamonte Springs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL 5.5 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,295
Avg net price $34,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 12.5 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 13.5 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 26.5 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Beacon College

Leesburg, FL 30.8 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
28.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,420
Avg net price $53,517/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,680
Out‑of‑state$51,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL 42.1 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $41,272/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL 42.1 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $18,725/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL 43.6 miles from Altamonte Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,518
Avg net price $12,030/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,794
Out‑of‑state$14,794
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near Altamonte Springs

Altamonte Springs is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist $85,610 FL statewide $84,428
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist N/A FL statewide –
School Psychologist $83,350 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $82,199
Educational and Career Counselor $48,840 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,166
Marriage and Family Therapist $50,770 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $50,069
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $56,710 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $55,927
Healthcare Social Worker $64,070 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $63,185
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $49,940 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,250

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.

Altamonte Springs at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 45,657 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,106 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Seminole County 8,315 workers, 992 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Altamonte Springs, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Altamonte Springs. The closest is Rollins College in Winter Park, FL (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Beacon College (30.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Altamonte Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Altamonte Springs are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($85,610), School Psychologist ($83,350), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Casselberry instead of Altamonte Springs?

Casselberry, FL is 4.4 miles from Altamonte Springs 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 Altamonte Springs an affordable place to study psychology?

Altamonte Springs’s median household income of $64,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Altamonte Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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Other Programs Available in Altamonte Springs

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Altamonte Springs:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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