Best Online Psychology Programs in Ponca City, OK (2026)

Ponca City, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $31,466 to $43,617 per year for indexed programs. Ponca City has a population of about 24,377. Median household income is $55,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $79,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Ponca City

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Ponca City

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.

Ponca City at a Glance

Other Ponca City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Stillwater, OK – 40.9 mi away (48,233 pop)
• Enid, OK – 49.6 mi away (49,176 pop)
• Derby, KS – 58.5 mi away (23,633 pop)
• Bartlesville, OK – 62.2 mi away (39,848 pop)
• Wichita, KS – 68.4 mi away (482,205 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Ponca City, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Ponca City. The closest is Southwestern College in Winfield, KS (36.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Friends University (68.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Oklahoma are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($79,950), School Psychologist ($64,930), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($59,350). Wages for Ponca City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stillwater instead of Ponca City?

Stillwater, OK is 40.9 miles from Ponca 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 Ponca City an affordable place to study psychology?

Ponca City’s median household income of $55,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ponca City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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.