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Psychology Schools in Texas

11,662 students earned Psychology degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Texas

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,645
Master’s Degree 1,605
Associate Degree 921
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 278
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 278
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 278
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 128
Post-Master’s Certificate 128
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 85
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 85
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 85

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.5%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Texas

There are 31,210 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Texas

Psychology grads earn an average of $78,270 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

832 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,721. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742.

749 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

665 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,122. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

624 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200. This public school has an average net price of $10,549. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

613 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation. A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,887. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

509 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

488 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,743. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

420 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194. 86% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas.

#10

Lamar University

Beaumont
330 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,517 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $11,739.

Psychology Careers in TX

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $66,070
Psychology Professors 18% $70,820
Managers 15% $113,510
Psychologists 9% $98,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Education 17,614
Social Sciences 8,901
Communication & Journalism 8,480
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 2,971
History 2,312
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 946
Library Science 809

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