Best Online Psychology Programs in Ocala, FL (2026)

Ocala, Florida has a population of about 64,903. The city’s median household income is $53,520 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Ocala, with tuition ranging from $11,665 to $72,790 per year for indexed programs. In Florida, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $84,020 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Ocala

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Ocala. Distances are calculated from Ocala city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FL30.4 miContact school for pricing
University of FloridaGainesville, FL34.4 miContact school for pricing
University of Florida-OnlineGainesville, FL34.4 miContact school for pricing
Stetson UniversityDeLand, FL52.2 miContact school for pricing
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL58.7 mi$28,360 - $41,727
Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL63.1 mi$58,300 - $72,790
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach, FL66.4 mi$11,665 - $24,015
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL66.4 miContact school for pricing
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL67.3 miContact school for pricing
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL69.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Ocala

Ocala is part of the Ocala, FL metro area (BLS area code 36100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$84,020FL statewide$88,256
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AFL statewide
School Psychologist$82,710FL statewide$86,880
Educational and Career Counselor$58,590Ocala, FL$61,544
Marriage and Family Therapist$50,220FL statewide$52,752
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$49,990Ocala, FL$52,511
Healthcare Social Worker$72,060Ocala, FL$75,693
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,020Ocala, FL$48,340

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.


Ocala at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population64,903Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,520Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Marion County3,810 workers, 618 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Ocala, FL?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Ocala. The closest is Beacon College in Leesburg, FL (30.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Central Florida (69.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Ocala?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Ocala are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($84,020), School Psychologist ($82,710), Healthcare Social Worker ($72,060). 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 Leesburg instead of Ocala?

Leesburg, FL is 32.3 miles from Ocala 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 Ocala an affordable place to study psychology?

Ocala’s median household income of $53,520 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ocala 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.


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.