Best Psychology Schools Near The Dalles, OR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

The Dalles, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $20,928 to $31,209 per year for indexed programs. The Dalles has a population of about 15,973. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning psychology-related role is Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at a median $174,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to The Dalles

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near The Dalles, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from The Dalles city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 The Dalles. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Western States

Portland, OR 67.8 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,382
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies

Portland, OR 68.6 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,204
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 68.6 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,204
Avg net price $25,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Reed College

Portland, OR 70.6 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,927
Avg net price $33,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR 72.8 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,205
Avg net price $36,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Portland State University

Portland, OR 73.1 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Portland

Portland, OR 74.7 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 89.0 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near The Dalles

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist $134,350
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist $174,980
School Psychologist $106,070
Educational and Career Counselor $66,690
Marriage and Family Therapist $91,520
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $74,590
Healthcare Social Worker $84,350
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $68,210

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.

The Dalles at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,973 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Wasco County 634 workers, 137 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near The Dalles, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near The Dalles. The closest is Heritage University in Toppenish, WA (65.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reed College (70.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Oregon are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($174,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($134,350), School Psychologist ($106,070). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?

Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles 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 The Dalles an affordable place to study psychology?

The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 The Dalles

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for The Dalles:

Data verified: September 6, 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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