The University of Texas at Dallas
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Wylie, TX (2026)
Wylie, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $20,844 to $20,844 per year for indexed programs. Wylie has a population of about 58,991. Median household income is $113,661 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.6% 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 Wylie
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Wylie. Distances are calculated from Wylie 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 Wylie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The Chicago School at Dallas
Published tuition$20,844
Online programs--
Amberton University
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Online programsYes
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
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Online programsYes
Southern Methodist University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Wylie
Wylie 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,480 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $103,278 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | $139,520 | TX statewide | $135,325 |
| School Psychologist | $84,200 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,668 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $76,380 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $74,083 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,850 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,411 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $62,560 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,679 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,930 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $73,647 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,390 | Dallas-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.
Wylie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,991 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $113,661 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Collin County | 19,845 workers, 2,054 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wylie-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Murphy, TX – 5.5 mi away (20,482 pop)
- Sachse, TX – 5.6 mi away (25,039 pop)
- Rowlett, TX – 8.4 mi away (61,999 pop)
- Rockwall, TX – 9.4 mi away (43,586 pop)
- Allen, TX – 10.4 mi away (99,179 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Wylie, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Wylie. The closest is The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Methodist University (20.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Wylie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Wylie 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 Murphy instead of Wylie?
Murphy, TX is 5.5 miles from Wylie 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 Wylie an affordable place to study psychology?
Wylie’s median household income of $113,661 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wylie 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: 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.