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Best Online Psychology Programs in Leawood, KS (2026)
Leawood, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Leawood has a population of about 33,844. Median household income is $184,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $98,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Leawood
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Leawood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Leawood 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 Leawood
Leawood is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). 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 | $98,110 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $106,065 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | KS statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $78,090 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $84,422 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,820 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $65,751 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $59,120 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,914 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $60,690 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $65,611 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,260 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $71,632 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,320 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,049 |
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.
Leawood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,844 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $184,976 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 75.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Johnson County | 14,783 workers, 2,246 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Leawood-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Overland Park, KS – 3.6 mi away (188,966 pop)
- Prairie Village, KS – 5.5 mi away (21,805 pop)
- Grandview, MO – 5.9 mi away (25,190 pop)
- Belton, MO – 7.9 mi away (23,290 pop)
- Lenexa, KS – 10.2 mi away (52,903 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Leawood, KS?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Leawood 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 Leawood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Leawood are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($98,110), School Psychologist ($78,090), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,260). 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 Overland Park instead of Leawood?
Overland Park, KS is 3.6 miles from Leawood 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 Leawood an affordable place to study psychology?
Leawood’s median household income of $184,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leawood 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.