Best Online Psychology Programs in Warrensburg, MO (2026)

Warrensburg, Missouri has a population of about 19,437. The city’s median household income is $57,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Warrensburg, with tuition ranging from $19,890 to $34,291 per year for indexed programs. In Missouri, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $86,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Warrensburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 28 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Warrensburg. Distances are calculated from Warrensburg city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO0.5 miContact school for pricing
Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall, MO37.5 miContact school for pricing
Avila UniversityKansas City, MO47.6 miContact school for pricing
Rockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO49.1 miContact school for pricing
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO49.6 miContact school for pricing
William Jewell CollegeLiberty, MO49.8 mi$19,890 - $34,291
Ottawa University-OnlineOverland Park, KS50.2 miContact school for pricing
Ottawa University-Kansas CityOverland Park, KS50.2 miContact school for pricing
Kansas City UniversityKansas City, MO50.7 miContact school for pricing
Kansas Christian CollegeOverland Park, KS53.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Warrensburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$86,340
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$60,270
Educational and Career Counselor$53,790
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,900
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$56,640
Healthcare Social Worker$53,060
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,250

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Warrensburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,437Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,232Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Johnson County829 workers, 292 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Warrensburg, MO?

Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Warrensburg. The closest is University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Kansas Christian College (53.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Missouri are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($86,340), Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,900), School Psychologist ($60,270). Wages for Warrensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sedalia instead of Warrensburg?

Sedalia, MO is 26.9 miles from Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Warrensburg’s median household income of $57,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warrensburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.