Texas · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Texas, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
88
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
10,483
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$36,952
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
60
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,604
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$83,830
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa Public · Bachelor's degree
$46,00911640%$21,731
2Texas Christian University
Fort Worth Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$42,10812286%$25,823$23,412
3Rice University
Houston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,2995795%$13,264$12,505
4Southern Methodist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,11513084%$33,246$23,310
5University of St Thomas
Houston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,5724669%$19,546$21,468
6Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,9527857%$29,227$25,000
7University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,10315352%$21,952
8University of Houston - Downtown
Houston Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,80828233%$28,500
9East Texas A&M University
Commerce Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,8848043%$27,000
10The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,54311254%$18,750

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
3,410
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$83,830
median $72,320
Best-paying metro
$119,920
Killeen-Temple, TX

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$83,830 avg · 3,410 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$93,400 avg · 3,190 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$96,040 avg · 2,160 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$60,160 avg · 1,430 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
$115,960

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Texas.

Which Psychology program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), The University of Texas Permian Basin tops the list at $46,009. Compare it against completions, 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 $83,830 (median $72,320), across about 3,410 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

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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