Best Online Psychology Programs in Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

Oak Harbor, Washington has a population of about 24,396. The city’s median household income is $72,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Oak Harbor. In Washington, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $115,050 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Oak Harbor

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 16 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Oak Harbor. Distances are calculated from Oak Harbor city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA31.2 miContact school for pricing
University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA42.3 miContact school for pricing
Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA42.9 miContact school for pricing
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA46.4 miContact school for pricing
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA46.8 miContact school for pricing
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended EducationKirkland, WA48.6 miContact school for pricing
Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA48.6 miContact school for pricing
City University of SeattleSeattle, WA48.8 miContact school for pricing
Antioch University-SeattleSeattle, WA48.9 miContact school for pricing
The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA49.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Psychology Wages Near Oak Harbor

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$115,050
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$106,440
Educational and Career Counselor$83,930
Marriage and Family Therapist$59,660
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$64,220
Healthcare Social Worker$75,670
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$69,060

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Oak Harbor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,396Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,041Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Island County1,319 workers, 108 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Oak Harbor. The closest is Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA (31.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology (49.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Washington are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($115,050), School Psychologist ($106,440), Educational and Career Counselor ($83,930). Wages for Oak Harbor workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Oak Harbor?

Mount Vernon, WA is 17.1 miles from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor an affordable place to study psychology?

Oak Harbor’s median household income of $72,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Harbor 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.