Best Psychology Schools Near DeSoto, TX (2026)

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

DeSoto, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $25,064 to $34,504 per year for indexed programs. DeSoto has a population of about 55,896. Median household income is $83,256 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning psychology-related role is Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at a median $139,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to DeSoto

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near DeSoto, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from DeSoto 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 DeSoto. 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 North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX 5.4 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $6,420/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Paul Quinn College

Dallas, TX 8.3 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,288
Avg net price $12,709/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 9.1 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 12.2 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 13.5 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,238
Avg net price $21,662/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,064
Out‑of‑state$25,064
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Criswell College

Dallas, TX 14.3 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,185
Avg net price $21,630/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX 14.8 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,860
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 17.1 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near DeSoto

DeSoto is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist $106,480 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,278
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist $139,520 TX statewide $135,325
School Psychologist $84,200 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,668
Educational and Career Counselor $76,380 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,083
Marriage and Family Therapist $47,850 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,411
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $62,560 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,679
Healthcare Social Worker $75,930 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $73,647
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $47,390 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,965

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.

DeSoto at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,896 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $83,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Dallas County 37,202 workers, 3,757 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near DeSoto, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near DeSoto. The closest is University of North Texas at Dallas in Dallas, TX (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nelson University (13.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near DeSoto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near DeSoto are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($139,520), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($106,480), School Psychologist ($84,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Duncanville instead of DeSoto?

Duncanville, TX is 4.3 miles from DeSoto 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 DeSoto an affordable place to study psychology?

DeSoto’s median household income of $83,256 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeSoto while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 DeSoto

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

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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