Best Online Psychology Programs in Watauga, TX (2026)

Watauga, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Watauga has a population of about 23,336. Median household income is $91,669 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% 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 Watauga

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

#1

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX 9.8 miles from Watauga BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,053
Avg net price $24,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 12.6 miles from Watauga BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 12.8 miles from Watauga BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 19.2 miles from Watauga BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 20.9 miles from Watauga BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas Christian College

Dallas, TX 21.3 miles from Watauga BOC Score 24.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,503
Avg net price $22,960/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 24.1 miles from Watauga BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX 24.1 miles from Watauga
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,860
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology Wages Near Watauga

Watauga is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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$106,480Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$103,278
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$139,520TX statewide$135,325
School Psychologist$84,200Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$81,668
Educational and Career Counselor$76,380Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$74,083
Marriage and Family Therapist$47,850Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$46,411
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$62,560Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$60,679
Healthcare Social Worker$75,930Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$73,647
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,390Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$45,965

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.


Watauga at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,336Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,669Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Tarrant County29,024 workers, 3,164 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Watauga, TX?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Watauga 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 Watauga?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Watauga are: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($139,520), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($106,480), School Psychologist ($84,200). 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 North Richland Hills instead of Watauga?

North Richland Hills, TX is 2.1 miles from Watauga 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 Watauga an affordable place to study psychology?

Watauga’s median household income of $91,669 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watauga 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 Watauga

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Watauga:

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.