Warner University
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Winter Haven, FL (2026)
Winter Haven, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Winter Haven has a population of about 52,846. Median household income is $59,604 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $87,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Winter Haven
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Winter Haven. Distances are calculated from Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Southeastern University
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Florida Southern College
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Online programsYes
Webber International University
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Johnson University Florida
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Winter Haven
Winter Haven is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area (BLS area code 29460). 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 | $87,740 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $90,360 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | FL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $59,330 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $61,102 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $58,320 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $60,062 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,400 | FL statewide | $58,084 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $56,580 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $58,270 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,810 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $71,895 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $55,190 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $56,838 |
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.
Winter Haven at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,604 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Polk County | 7,028 workers, 1,018 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Winter Haven-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Haines City, FL – 8.5 mi away (23,454 pop)
- Lakeland, FL – 15.7 mi away (286,876 pop)
- Plant City, FL – 25.5 mi away (38,200 pop)
- Kissimmee, FL – 26.6 mi away (365,099 pop)
- Saint Cloud, FL – 29.5 mi away (47,809 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Winter Haven, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Winter Haven. The closest is Warner University in Lake Wales, FL (10.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson University Florida (29.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Winter Haven?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Winter Haven are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($87,740), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,810), School Psychologist ($59,330). 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 Haines City instead of Winter Haven?
Haines City, FL is 8.5 miles from Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven an affordable place to study psychology?
Winter Haven’s median household income of $59,604 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winter Haven 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.