Southern Utah University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Psychology Programs in Cedar City, UT (2026)
Cedar City, Utah has 2 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,074 to $19,660 per year for indexed programs. Cedar City has a population of about 37,202. Median household income is $63,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $99,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Cedar City
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Cedar City. Distances are calculated from Cedar City 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 Cedar City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Utah Tech University
Published tuition$6,074 - $19,660
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Cedar City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Utah, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,170 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $77,820 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,320 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $84,980 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $63,890 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,150 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $50,770 |
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.
Cedar City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,202 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,789 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Iron County | 382 workers, 152 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cedar City-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Washington, UT – 43.8 mi away (25,339 pop)
- Saint George, UT – 49.5 mi away (111,090 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Cedar City, UT?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Cedar City. The closest is Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah Tech University (48.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Utah?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Utah are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($99,170), Marriage and Family Therapist ($84,980), Healthcare Social Worker ($78,150). Wages for Cedar City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Washington instead of Cedar City?
Washington, UT is 43.8 miles from Cedar City 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 Cedar City an affordable place to study psychology?
Cedar City’s median household income of $63,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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.