Best Online Psychology Programs in Texarkana, TX (2026)

Texarkana, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Texarkana has a population of about 36,039. Median household income is $49,240 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% 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 Texarkana

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

#1

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texarkana, TX 3.1 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 43.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,515
Avg net price $12,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). 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$83,660TX statewide$99,595
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$139,520TX statewide$166,095
School Psychologist$83,690TX statewide$99,631
Educational and Career Counselor$61,650Texarkana, TX-AR$73,393
Marriage and Family Therapist$46,300TX statewide$55,119
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$56,030Texarkana, TX-AR$66,702
Healthcare Social Worker$70,390Texarkana, TX-AR$83,798
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,630TX statewide$55,512

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.


Texarkana at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,039Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,240Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)84.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Bowie County673 workers, 173 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Texarkana, TX?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Texarkana 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 Texarkana?

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

Texarkana, AR is 5.0 miles from Texarkana 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 Texarkana an affordable place to study psychology?

Texarkana’s median household income of $49,240 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana 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 Texarkana

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.