Leander, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Leander has a population of about 67,880. Median household income is $140,180 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.3% 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 Leander
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Leander, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Leander 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Leander.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,883
Avg net price
$23,131/yr
TuitionIn‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,421
Avg net price
$25,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 34%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
43%
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,878
Avg net price
$29,224/yr
TuitionIn‑state$53,813
Out‑of‑state$53,813
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,177
Avg net price
$6,390/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,121
Avg net price
$19,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,937
Avg net price
$19,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
81%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,826
Avg net price
$25,578/yr
TuitionIn‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Avg net price
$1,300/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Leander
Leander is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). 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 | $87,930 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $89,633 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $139,520 | TX statewide | $142,222 |
| School Psychologist | $89,380 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $91,111 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,570 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,762 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | TX statewide | $47,197 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $66,780 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $68,073 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,020 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,492 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,740 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,665 |
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.
Leander at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 67,880 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $140,180 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 52.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Williamson County | 9,826 workers, 970 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Leander-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Cedar Park, TX – 4.6 mi away (68,918 pop)
- Georgetown, TX – 11.8 mi away (67,140 pop)
- Round Rock, TX – 11.9 mi away (120,892 pop)
- Pflugerville, TX – 17.1 mi away (59,245 pop)
- Hutto, TX – 18.4 mi away (23,832 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Leander, TX?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Leander are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Leander?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Leander are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($139,520), School Psychologist ($89,380), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($87,930). 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 Cedar Park instead of Leander?
Cedar Park, TX is 4.6 miles from Leander 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 Leander an affordable place to study psychology?
Leander’s median household income of $140,180 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leander 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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Data verified: July 23, 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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