Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Tamarac, FL (2026)
Tamarac, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,380 to $7,380 per year for indexed programs. Tamarac has a population of about 71,887. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $100,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Tamarac
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Tamarac. Distances are calculated from Tamarac 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 Tamarac. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
Published tuition$7,380
Online programsYes
Nova Southeastern University
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Online programsYes
Lynn University
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Online programsYes
Florida Atlantic University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Tamarac
Tamarac is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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 | $88,870 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $77,820 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | FL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $100,750 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $88,222 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,110 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,009 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $58,660 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,366 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $57,290 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,166 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,510 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $56,489 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $51,510 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $45,105 |
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.
Tamarac at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,887 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Broward County | 29,703 workers, 4,116 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Tamarac-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- North Lauderdale, FL – 2.1 mi away (43,699 pop)
- Lauderhill, FL – 3.7 mi away (71,626 pop)
- Margate, FL – 3.9 mi away (57,870 pop)
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL – 4.2 mi away (34,790 pop)
- Coral Springs, FL – 4.5 mi away (130,059 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Tamarac, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Tamarac. The closest is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL (5.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Atlantic University (15.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Tamarac?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Tamarac are: School Psychologist ($100,750), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($88,870), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,510). 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 North Lauderdale instead of Tamarac?
North Lauderdale, FL is 2.1 miles from Tamarac 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 Tamarac an affordable place to study psychology?
Tamarac’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tamarac 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.