Best Online Psychology Programs in San Antonio, TX (2026)

San Antonio, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,660 to $45,850 per year for indexed programs. San Antonio has a population of about 1,458,954. Median household income is $62,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% 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 San Antonio

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near San Antonio. Distances are calculated from San Antonio city center.

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 San Antonio. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 2.4 miles from San Antonio BOC Score52.9
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#2

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX 2.7 miles from San Antonio BOC Score77.6
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#3

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX 3.4 miles from San Antonio BOC Score41.8
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#4

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 3.6 miles from San Antonio BOC Score48.9
Published tuition$35,660 - $45,850
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#5

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 9.6 miles from San Antonio BOC Score68.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near San Antonio

San Antonio is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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$81,340San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$85,892
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$139,520TX statewide$147,328
School Psychologist$80,920San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$85,449
Educational and Career Counselor$59,090San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$62,397
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,190San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$67,782
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$59,180San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$62,492
Healthcare Social Worker$67,860San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$71,658
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,930San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$48,501

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.


San Antonio at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population1,458,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Bexar County32,744 workers, 4,793 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near San Antonio, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near San Antonio. The closest is St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at San Antonio (9.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near San Antonio?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near San Antonio are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($139,520), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($81,340), School Psychologist ($80,920). 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 Converse instead of San Antonio?

Converse, TX is 13.3 miles from San Antonio 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 San Antonio an affordable place to study psychology?

San Antonio’s median household income of $62,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Antonio 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 San Antonio

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Data verified: June 11, 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.