Best Psychology Schools Near Sarasota, FL (2026)

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

Sarasota, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,410 to $51,614 per year for indexed programs. Sarasota has a population of about 56,218. Median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $119,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Sarasota

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Sarasota, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sarasota 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 Sarasota. 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

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 27.5 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 42.4 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 73

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

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#3

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 50.5 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

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

#4

Trinity College of Florida

Trinity, FL 59.7 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
22.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,465
Avg net price $20,297/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,300
Out‑of‑state$16,300
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 22%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 60.2 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 61.2 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

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#7

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 66.9 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Webber International University

Babson Park, FL 70.9 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,606
Avg net price $29,529/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near Sarasota

Sarasota is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). 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 $119,840 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $117,031
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist N/A FL statewide –
School Psychologist $88,520 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $86,445
Educational and Career Counselor $61,670 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,225
Marriage and Family Therapist $76,910 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $75,107
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $61,200 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $59,766
Healthcare Social Worker $68,230 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $66,631
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $53,300 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,051

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.

Sarasota at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 56,218 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,065 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Sarasota County 5,198 workers, 920 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Sarasota, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Sarasota. The closest is Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, FL (27.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Southern College (60.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Sarasota?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Sarasota are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($119,840), School Psychologist ($88,520), Marriage and Family Therapist ($76,910). 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 Bradenton instead of Sarasota?

Bradenton, FL is 10.6 miles from Sarasota 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 Sarasota an affordable place to study psychology?

Sarasota’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sarasota 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 Sarasota

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

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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