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Best Online Psychology Programs in Tyler, TX (2026)
Tyler, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,500 to $48,206 per year for indexed programs. Tyler has a population of about 107,718. Median household income is $65,527 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.7% 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 Tyler
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Tyler, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tyler city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Tyler
Tyler is part of the Tyler, TX metro area (BLS area code 46340). 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 | $83,660 | TX statewide | $90,738 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $139,520 | TX statewide | $151,323 |
| School Psychologist | $83,690 | TX statewide | $90,770 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $72,770 | Tyler, TX | $78,926 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | TX statewide | $50,217 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $50,160 | Tyler, TX | $54,403 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,320 | Tyler, TX | $66,508 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,630 | TX statewide | $50,575 |
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.
Tyler at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,718 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,527 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Smith County | 4,115 workers, 440 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Tyler-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Longview, TX – 34.6 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Marshall, TX – 57.7 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Nacogdoches, TX – 62.0 mi away (35,525 pop)
- Corsicana, TX – 69.8 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Greenville, TX – 72.0 mi away (24,753 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Tyler, TX?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Tyler 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 Tyler?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Tyler 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 Longview instead of Tyler?
Longview, TX is 34.6 miles from Tyler 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 Tyler an affordable place to study psychology?
Tyler’s median household income of $65,527 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tyler 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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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.