Best Online Psychology Programs in Nacogdoches, TX (2026)

Nacogdoches, Texas has a population of about 32,104. The city’s median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Nacogdoches, with tuition ranging from $8,864 to $48,206 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 Nacogdoches

The 9 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 9 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Nacogdoches. Distances are calculated from Nacogdoches city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX0.6 miContact school for pricing
LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX59.1 mi$35,500 - $48,206
The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX60.0 miContact school for pricing
Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX62.2 miContact school for pricing
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX67.3 miContact school for pricing
Louisiana State University-ShreveportShreveport, LA79.1 miContact school for pricing
Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LA80.8 miContact school for pricing
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX81.5 miContact school for pricing
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA91.9 mi$8,864 - $24,496

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


Psychology Wages Near Nacogdoches

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$72,320
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$130,630
School Psychologist$78,150
Educational and Career Counselor$65,660
Marriage and Family Therapist$45,690
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$60,630
Healthcare Social Worker$69,960
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,790

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.


Nacogdoches at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,104Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,855Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Nacogdoches County428 workers, 67 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Nacogdoches. The closest is Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northwestern State University of Louisiana (91.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Texas are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($130,630), School Psychologist ($78,150), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($72,320). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches an affordable place to study psychology?

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches 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.


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.