Best Online Psychology Programs in Battle Ground, WA (2026)

Battle Ground, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $21,010 to $69,183 per year for indexed programs. Battle Ground has a population of about 21,293. Median household income is $100,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $122,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Battle Ground

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Battle Ground. Distances are calculated from Battle Ground city center.

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

Psychology Wages Near Battle Ground

Battle Ground is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

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.

Battle Ground at a Glance

Other Battle Ground-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Vancouver, WA – 10.1 mi away (174,826 pop)
• Camas, WA – 13.3 mi away (22,449 pop)
• Saint Helens, OR – 14.4 mi away (26,929 pop)
• Portland, OR – 17.3 mi away (2,027,629 pop)
• Gresham, OR – 19.5 mi away (111,523 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Battle Ground, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Battle Ground. The closest is University of Western States in Portland, OR (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies (18.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Battle Ground?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Battle Ground are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($122,130), School Psychologist ($113,950), Healthcare Social Worker ($85,790). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vancouver instead of Battle Ground?

Vancouver, WA is 10.1 miles from Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground an affordable place to study psychology?

Battle Ground’s median household income of $100,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Ground while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.