Best colleges for Clinical in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Lamar University, University of North Texas and Texas A&M University - College Station award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Texas: 445, 191 and 175 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 52 Texas colleges offer Clinical and award 2,284 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $33,805 | 58 | 49% | $27,869 | $27,000 |
| 2 | University of North Texas Denton Public · Bachelor's degree | $32,553 | 191 | 61% | — | $19,583 |
Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar University Beaumont Public | 445 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of North Texas Denton Public | 191 | $32,553 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public | 175 | Not reported |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville Public | 90 | Not reported |
| 5 | Tarleton State University Stephenville Public | 83 | Not reported |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler Public | 83 | Not reported |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos Public | 73 | Not reported |
| 8 | Texas A&M University - San Antonio San Antonio Public | 69 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston Public | 60 | Not reported |
| 10 | West Texas A & M University Canyon Public | 59 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).
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What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Texas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+
Lamar University (445 graduates a year), University of North Texas (191 graduates a year) and Texas A&M University - College Station (175 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 52 Texas colleges offer Clinical.
Which Clinical program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor tops the list at $33,805. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Texas?+
The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Texas is $92,130 (median $83,660), across about 3,640 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Clinical program?+
The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+
The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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