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Best Online Psychology Programs in Waco, TX (2026)
Waco, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $45,235 per year for indexed programs. Waco has a population of about 141,925. Median household income is $51,468 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% 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 Waco
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Waco, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waco 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 Waco
Waco is part of the Waco, TX metro area (BLS area code 47380). 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 | $77,390 | Waco, TX | $83,665 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $139,520 | TX statewide | $150,832 |
| School Psychologist | $83,690 | TX statewide | $90,476 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $65,630 | Waco, TX | $70,951 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | TX statewide | $50,054 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $53,920 | Waco, TX | $58,292 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $68,960 | Waco, TX | $74,551 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $42,140 | Waco, TX | $45,557 |
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.
Waco at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 141,925 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,468 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in McLennan County | 3,204 workers, 308 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Waco-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Temple, TX – 33.4 mi away (100,641 pop)
- Belton, TX – 38.8 mi away (20,873 pop)
- Harker Heights, TX – 43.9 mi away (29,757 pop)
- Killeen, TX – 46.2 mi away (243,947 pop)
- Copperas Cove, TX – 52.6 mi away (32,808 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Waco, TX?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Waco 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 Waco?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Waco are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($139,520), School Psychologist ($83,690), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($77,390). 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 Temple instead of Waco?
Temple, TX is 33.4 miles from Waco 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 Waco an affordable place to study psychology?
Waco’s median household income of $51,468 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waco 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.