Best Online Psychology Programs in Murphy, TX (2026)

Murphy, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $20,844 to $20,844 per year for indexed programs. Murphy has a population of about 21,001. Median household income is $165,109 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.9% 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 Murphy

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Murphy, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Murphy 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 Murphy. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 8.4 miles from Murphy BOC Score 78.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The Chicago School at Dallas

Plano, TX 8.9 miles from Murphy
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Amberton University

Garland, TX 11.3 miles from Murphy
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

Addison, TX 12.9 miles from Murphy BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $23,698/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 15.8 miles from Murphy BOC Score 73.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 39

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

#6

Dallas Christian College

Dallas, TX 17.6 miles from Murphy BOC Score 24.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,503
Avg net price $22,960/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Criswell College

Dallas, TX 18.4 miles from Murphy BOC Score 38.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,185
Avg net price $21,630/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX 19.6 miles from Murphy
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,860
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Murphy

Murphy 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.

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


Murphy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,001Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$165,109Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Collin County19,845 workers, 2,054 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Murphy, TX?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Murphy 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 Murphy?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Murphy 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 Sachse instead of Murphy?

Sachse, TX is 3.7 miles from Murphy 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 Murphy an affordable place to study psychology?

Murphy’s median household income of $165,109 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murphy 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 Murphy

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

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.