Best Online Psychology Programs in Las Vegas, NV (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Las Vegas, Nevada has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Las Vegas has a population of about 650,873. Median household income is $70,723 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $101,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Las Vegas

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Las Vegas. Distances are calculated from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 5.3 miles from Las Vegas BOC Score46.6
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#2

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 10.6 miles from Las Vegas BOC Score61.6
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#3

Nevada State University

Henderson, NV 24.5 miles from Las Vegas BOC Score50.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada psychology page.

Psychology Wages Near Las Vegas

Las Vegas is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (BLS area code 29820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$101,970Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$101,766
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ANV statewide–
School Psychologist$88,820Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$88,643
Educational and Career Counselor$68,450Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$68,313
Marriage and Family TherapistN/ANV statewide–
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$55,060Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$54,950
Healthcare Social Worker$78,280Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$78,124
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$62,900Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$62,774

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.

Las Vegas at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population650,873Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,723Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Clark County34,541 workers, 2,625 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Las Vegas, NV?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Las Vegas. The closest is College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nevada State University (24.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Las Vegas?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Las Vegas are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($101,970), School Psychologist ($88,820), Healthcare Social Worker ($78,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Las Vegas instead of Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas, NV is 10.3 miles from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas an affordable place to study psychology?

Las Vegas’s median household income of $70,723 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Las Vegas while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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Other Programs Available in Las Vegas

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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.

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