Best Online Psychology Programs in Temple Terrace, FL (2026)

Temple Terrace, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $28,360 to $41,727 per year for indexed programs. Temple Terrace has a population of about 26,922. Median household income is $65,756 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $85,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Temple Terrace

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Temple Terrace, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 2.5 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 81.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 63

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

#2

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 8.5 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 36

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

#3

South University-Tampa

Tampa, FL 8.7 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 29.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $20,434/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,145
Out‑of‑state$18,145
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 13

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

#4

Trinity College of Florida

Trinity, FL 21.1 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 22.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 4

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 21.6 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 32.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 26.0 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 28.1 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 39

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

#8

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 29.6 miles from Temple Terrace BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Temple Terrace

Temple Terrace is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (BLS area code 45300). 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$85,610Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$84,846
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AFL statewide
School Psychologist$85,870Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$85,104
Educational and Career Counselor$56,060Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$55,560
Marriage and Family Therapist$50,440Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$49,990
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$55,570Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$55,074
Healthcare Social Worker$64,790Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$64,212
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$52,730Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$52,260

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.


Temple Terrace at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,756Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Hillsborough County22,998 workers, 3,337 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Temple Terrace, FL?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Temple Terrace are: School Psychologist ($85,870), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($85,610), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,790). 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 Tampa instead of Temple Terrace?

Tampa, FL is 5.4 miles from Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace an affordable place to study psychology?

Temple Terrace’s median household income of $65,756 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace

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

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.