Panama City, Florida has 4 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Panama City has a population of about 34,211. Median household income is $61,125 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.5% 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 Panama City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Panama City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Panama City 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Panama City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
36%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,836
Avg net price
$10,372/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,000
Out‑of‑state$15,000
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,675
Avg net price
$11,297/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,349
Avg net price
$13,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,137
Avg net price
$9,364/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,588
Avg net price
$6,541/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,588
Avg net price
$4,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,465
Avg net price
$20,297/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,300
Out‑of‑state$16,300
Key stats- Retention rate: 22%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,782
Avg net price
$13,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Panama City
Panama City is part of the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 37460). 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 | $87,986 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | FL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $84,760 | FL statewide | $87,112 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,200 | Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $69,065 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,400 | FL statewide | $57,965 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $50,580 | Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $51,984 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,790 | Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $66,588 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $53,650 | Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $55,139 |
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.
Panama City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 34,211 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,125 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Bay County | 2,110 workers, 306 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Panama City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Lynn Haven, FL – 3.0 mi away (20,850 pop)
- Fort Walton Beach, FL – 61.9 mi away (21,971 pop)
- Crestview, FL – 68.8 mi away (36,433 pop)
- Tallahassee, FL – 83.2 mi away (252,825 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 95.3 mi away (352,187 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Panama City, FL?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Panama City are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Panama City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Panama City are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($85,610), School Psychologist ($84,760), Educational and Career Counselor ($67,200). 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 Lynn Haven instead of Panama City?
Lynn Haven, FL is 3.0 miles from Panama City 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 Panama City an affordable place to study psychology?
Panama City’s median household income of $61,125 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Panama City 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: July 23, 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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