Best Online Psychology Programs in Pflugerville, TX (2026)
Pflugerville, Texas has a population of about 65,162. The city’s median household income is $112,656 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Pflugerville, with tuition ranging from $33,150 to $45,235 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 Pflugerville
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 29 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Pflugerville. Distances are calculated from Pflugerville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [South University-Austin](https://www.southuniversity.edu/austin#location=Austin, TX) | Round Rock, TX | 5.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 11.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX | 12.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Concordia University Texas | Austin, TX | 13.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 14.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, TX | 14.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Edward’s University | Austin, TX | 17.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Killeen, TX | 42.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton, TX | 43.1 mi | $33,150 - $45,235 | – |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | 44.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Pflugerville
Pflugerville 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 | $73,780 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,209 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $130,630 | TX statewide | $133,160 |
| School Psychologist | $77,770 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $79,276 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,730 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,906 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $44,690 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,556 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $62,440 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,649 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,650 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,115 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,470 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,389 |
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.
Pflugerville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,162 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $112,656 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Travis County | 33,107 workers, 2,750 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pflugerville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Round Rock, TX – 6.1 mi away (120,892 pop)
- Hutto, TX – 6.6 mi away (23,832 pop)
- Cedar Park, TX – 13.3 mi away (68,918 pop)
- Austin, TX – 13.7 mi away (1,633,847 pop)
- Georgetown, TX – 15.6 mi away (67,140 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Pflugerville, TX?
Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Pflugerville. The closest is South University-Austin in Round Rock, TX (5.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas State University (44.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Pflugerville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Pflugerville are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($130,630), School Psychologist ($77,770), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,650). 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 Round Rock instead of Pflugerville?
Round Rock, TX is 6.1 miles from Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville an affordable place to study psychology?
Pflugerville’s median household income of $112,656 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pflugerville 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.