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Best Online Psychology Programs in Derby, KS (2026)
Derby, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Derby has a population of about 25,801. Median household income is $82,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $83,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Derby
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Derby, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Derby city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Derby
Derby is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $65,330 | Wichita, KS | $73,487 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | KS statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $66,810 | Wichita, KS | $75,152 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,590 | Wichita, KS | $63,656 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $83,730 | Wichita, KS | $94,184 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $59,280 | Wichita, KS | $66,682 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,650 | Wichita, KS | $72,722 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $65,300 | Wichita, KS | $73,453 |
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.
Derby at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,801 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,089 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Sedgwick County | 11,232 workers, 770 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Derby-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Wichita, KS – 10.4 mi away (482,205 pop)
- Newton, KS – 33.5 mi away (20,625 pop)
- Hutchinson, KS – 50.1 mi away (43,507 pop)
- Ponca City, OK – 58.5 mi away (25,164 pop)
- Emporia, KS – 82.2 mi away (24,730 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Derby, KS?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Derby 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 Derby?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Derby are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($83,730), School Psychologist ($66,810), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($65,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Wichita instead of Derby?
Wichita, KS is 10.4 miles from Derby 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 Derby an affordable place to study psychology?
Derby’s median household income of $82,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Derby while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.