Best Online Psychology Programs in Little Elm, TX (2026)
Little Elm, Texas has a population of about 51,426. The city’s median household income is $116,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Little Elm, with tuition ranging from $20,844 to $20,844 per year for indexed programs. 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 Little Elm
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 26 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Little Elm. Distances are calculated from Little Elm city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX | 12.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | 12.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | Addison, TX | 15.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | 17.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The Chicago School at Dallas | Richardson, TX | 17.0 mi | $20,844 | – |
| Dallas Christian College | Dallas, TX | 18.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Parker University | Dallas, TX | 20.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX | 23.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | 24.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | 25.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Little Elm
Little Elm 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 | $73,450 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $71,242 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $130,630 | TX statewide | $126,702 |
| School Psychologist | $80,030 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $77,624 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $74,530 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $72,289 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,060 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $45,645 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $57,700 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $55,965 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,590 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $72,347 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $43,920 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $42,599 |
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.
Little Elm at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,426 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $116,036 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Denton County | 11,048 workers, 1,104 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Little Elm-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- The Colony, TX – 6.2 mi away (42,408 pop)
- Frisco, TX – 6.4 mi away (163,656 pop)
- Corinth, TX – 8.5 mi away (21,078 pop)
- Lewisville, TX – 9.8 mi away (104,659 pop)
- Denton, TX – 12.6 mi away (432,200 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Little Elm, TX?
Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Little Elm. The closest is Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX (12.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (25.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Little Elm?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Little Elm are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($130,630), School Psychologist ($80,030), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,590). 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 The Colony instead of Little Elm?
The Colony, TX is 6.2 miles from Little Elm 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 Little Elm an affordable place to study psychology?
Little Elm’s median household income of $116,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Little Elm 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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.