Best Psychology Schools Near Midland, TX (2026)

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

Midland, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Midland has a population of about 133,998. Median household income is $91,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% 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 Midland

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

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 16.0 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Odessa College

Odessa, TX 19.5 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,026
Avg net price $6,368/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 104.9 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 107.5 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,787
Avg net price $24,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 108.4 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

McMurry University

Abilene, TX 140.8 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,779
Avg net price $19,581/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 142.2 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 143.6 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

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 Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, TX metro area (BLS area code 33260). 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 $83,660 TX statewide $87,328
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist $139,520 TX statewide $145,637
School Psychologist $83,690 TX statewide $87,359
Educational and Career Counselor $83,300 Midland, TX $86,952
Marriage and Family Therapist $46,300 TX statewide $48,330
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $50,330 Midland, TX $52,537
Healthcare Social Worker $78,900 Midland, TX $82,359
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $46,630 TX statewide $48,674

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.

Midland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 133,998 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Midland County 893 workers, 190 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Midland, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Midland. The closest is The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX (16.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of the Southwest (81.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Midland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Midland are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($139,520), School Psychologist ($83,690), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($83,660). 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 Odessa instead of Midland?

Odessa, TX is 16.8 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study psychology?

Midland’s median household income of $91,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland 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 Midland

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

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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