Best Online Psychology Programs in Eagle Pass, TX (2026)
Eagle Pass, Texas has a population of about 28,186. The city’s median household income is $54,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 $130,630 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Psychology Schools to Eagle Pass
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Eagle Pass city center.
No Eagle Pass-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass is part of the Eagle Pass, TX metro area (BLS area code 20580). 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 | $72,320 | TX statewide | $86,301 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $130,630 | TX statewide | $155,883 |
| School Psychologist | $78,150 | TX statewide | $93,258 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $85,380 | Eagle Pass, TX | $101,885 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $45,690 | TX statewide | $54,523 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $60,630 | TX statewide | $72,351 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,960 | TX statewide | $83,484 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $44,790 | TX statewide | $53,449 |
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.
Eagle Pass at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,186 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,952 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 83.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Maverick County | 1,076 workers, 76 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Eagle Pass-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Del Rio, TX – 51.4 mi away (44,414 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Eagle Pass?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Eagle Pass are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($130,630), Educational and Career Counselor ($85,380), School Psychologist ($78,150). 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 Del Rio instead of Eagle Pass?
Del Rio, TX is 51.4 miles from Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass an affordable place to study psychology?
Eagle Pass’s median household income of $54,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eagle Pass 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.