Best Online Psychology Programs in Bossier City, LA (2026)

Bossier City, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Bossier City has a population of about 62,832. Median household income is $55,130 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $71,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Bossier City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Bossier City. Distances are calculated from Bossier City city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Bossier City

Bossier City is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area (BLS area code 43340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Bossier City at a Glance

Other Bossier City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Shreveport, LA – 8.5 mi away (291,749 pop)
• Marshall, TX – 39.9 mi away (22,014 pop)
• Ruston, LA – 60.0 mi away (28,371 pop)
• Longview, TX – 63.8 mi away (100,852 pop)
• Texarkana, AR – 66.0 mi away (30,283 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Bossier City, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Bossier City. The closest is Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, LA (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (58.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Bossier City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Bossier City are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($71,330), Educational and Career Counselor ($66,610), School Psychologist ($62,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Shreveport instead of Bossier City?

Shreveport, LA is 8.5 miles from Bossier City 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 Bossier City an affordable place to study psychology?

Bossier City’s median household income of $55,130 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bossier City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.