Stetson University
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Best Online Psychology Programs in DeLand, FL (2026)
DeLand, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,665 to $24,015 per year for indexed programs. DeLand has a population of about 39,832. Median household income is $73,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% 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 DeLand
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near DeLand. Distances are calculated from DeLand city center.
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 DeLand. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Published tuition$11,665 - $24,015
Online programsYes
Bethune-Cookman University
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Online programsYes
University of Central Florida
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near DeLand
DeLand is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). 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 | $86,127 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | FL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $84,760 | FL statewide | $85,272 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $52,270 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $52,586 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,400 | FL statewide | $56,740 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $53,420 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $53,742 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $68,140 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $68,551 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $43,490 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $43,753 |
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.
DeLand at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,832 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,352 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Volusia County | 5,780 workers, 864 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other DeLand-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Deltona, FL – 9.3 mi away (192,730 pop)
- DeBary, FL – 10.0 mi away (20,394 pop)
- Sanford, FL – 16.1 mi away (58,605 pop)
- Daytona Beach, FL – 16.7 mi away (66,645 pop)
- Port Orange, FL – 17.6 mi away (61,105 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near DeLand, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near DeLand. The closest is Stetson University in DeLand, FL (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (29.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near DeLand?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near DeLand are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($85,610), School Psychologist ($84,760), Healthcare Social Worker ($68,140). 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 Deltona instead of DeLand?
Deltona, FL is 9.3 miles from DeLand 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 DeLand an affordable place to study psychology?
DeLand’s median household income of $73,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeLand 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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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.