Stillwater, Oklahoma has a population of about 48,818. The city’s median household income is $42,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Stillwater. In Oklahoma, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $91,140 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Stillwater city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | 0.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Langston University | Langston, OK | 16.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | 39.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Edmond, OK | 42.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | 51.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma psychology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $91,140 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $61,420 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $51,140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,450 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $58,610 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $51,830 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $43,190 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,818 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,015 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Payne County | 1,137 workers, 111 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Stillwater. The closest is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Oklahoma City University (51.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Oklahoma are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($91,140), School Psychologist ($61,420), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($58,610). Wages for Stillwater workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Edmond, OK is 37.3 miles from Stillwater 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.
Stillwater’s median household income of $42,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stillwater while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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