Ottawa University-Kansas City
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Overland Park, KS (2026)
Overland Park, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Overland Park has a population of about 197,199. Median household income is $103,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.9% 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 Overland Park
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Overland Park. Distances are calculated from Overland Park 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 Overland Park. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ottawa University-Online
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Avila University
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Kansas Christian College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Overland Park
Overland Park 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.
Overland Park at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,199 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $103,838 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.9% | 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 Overland Park-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Leawood, KS – 3.6 mi away (34,565 pop)
- Olathe, KS – 7.1 mi away (135,473 pop)
- Prairie Village, KS – 7.4 mi away (21,805 pop)
- Lenexa, KS – 8.0 mi away (52,903 pop)
- Grandview, MO – 8.9 mi away (25,190 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Overland Park, KS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Overland Park. The closest is Ottawa University-Kansas City in Overland Park, KS (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas Christian College (7.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Overland Park?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Overland Park 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 Leawood instead of Overland Park?
Leawood, KS is 3.6 miles from Overland Park 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 Overland Park an affordable place to study psychology?
Overland Park’s median household income of $103,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Overland Park 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: 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.