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Best Psychology, General Schools in Texas

Texas has 53 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 5,788 recent graduates. Graduates earn $29,383 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,219.

School choice matters significantly: The University of Texas Permian Basin graduates earn $39,523 while McMurry University graduates earn $21,964 — a $17,559 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

53
Schools in TX
$29,383
TX Avg. Earnings
$29,219
National Avg.
1044
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Texas

Public Schools (32)
$29,749
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (20)
$28,924
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Texas produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

#1
T

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX · Public

$39,523
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,283
Graduates: 35
Acceptance: 84.5%
#2
H

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,432
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 85.2%
#3
U

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$38,122
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,352
Graduates: 221
Acceptance: 90.6%
#4
U

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public

$36,745
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,602
Graduates: 104
Acceptance: 75.3%
#5
L

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX · Private

$36,132
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 40.7%
#6
U

University of Houston-Victoria

Victoria, TX · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,510
Graduates: 77
Acceptance: 76.7%
#7
T

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

$33,798
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,018
Graduates: 184
Acceptance: 65.5%
#8
U

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

$33,001
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,245
Graduates: 403
Acceptance: 69.5%
#9
L

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,519
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 85.7%
#10
O

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX · Private

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,614
Graduates: 40
Acceptance: N/A
#11
T

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$32,391
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,061
Graduates: 209
Acceptance: 70.9%
#12
S

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$31,969
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,958
Graduates: 167
Acceptance: 85.4%
#13
T

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX · Private

$31,581
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,978
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 94.8%
#14
T

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

$31,495
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $19,616
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 92.3%
#15
S

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX · Private

$31,133
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,975
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 88.9%
#16
U

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX · Private

$30,854
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,240
Graduates: 77
Acceptance: 93.4%
#17
U

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$30,854
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,073
Graduates: 318
Acceptance: 72.5%
#18
T

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$30,353
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,842
Graduates: 155
Acceptance: 94.2%
#19
A

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public

$30,167
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,030
Graduates: 57
Acceptance: 79.2%
#20
R

Rice University

Houston, TX · Private

$30,119
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,474
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 7.9%
#21
T

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$30,054
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,484
Graduates: 495
Acceptance: 89.5%
#22
T

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,022
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 93.3%
#23
T

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$29,594
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,509
Graduates: 305
Acceptance: 63.2%
#24
T

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$29,290
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,209
Graduates: 138
Acceptance: 81.3%
#25
T

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$29,232
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,788
Graduates: 272
Acceptance: 29.1%
#26
S

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,987
Graduates: 72
Acceptance: 83.7%
#27
H

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX · Private

$28,960
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $22,779
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 96.5%
#28
W

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$28,960
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,796
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 97.4%
#29
T

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Public

$28,895
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,328
Graduates: 88
Acceptance: 89.5%
#30
S

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$28,870
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,267
Graduates: 80
Acceptance: 88.3%
#31
T

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX · Private

$28,816
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 28.2%
#32
T

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$28,779
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,826
Graduates: 363
Acceptance: 88.5%
#33
T

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

$28,327
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,406
Graduates: 52
Acceptance: 42.6%
#34
A

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX · Private

$28,236
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,684
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 63.9%
#35
M

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public

$28,236
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,560
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 87.4%
#36
A

Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

Addison, TX · Private

$28,236
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,684
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 100.0%
#37
S

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private

$28,055
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,687
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 61.2%
#38
D

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private

$27,564
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,631
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 91.1%
#39
T

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX · Public

$27,497
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,302
Graduates: 67
Acceptance: 91.5%
#40
E

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$27,307
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,857
Graduates: 72
Acceptance: 92.6%
#41
T

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$26,977
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,487
Graduates: 441
Acceptance: 84.8%
#42
U

University of Dallas

Irving, TX · Private

$26,896
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $19,722
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 54.2%
#43
S

South University-Austin

Round Rock, TX ·

$26,836
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,893
Graduates: 149
Acceptance: N/A
#44
T

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texarkana, TX · Public

$25,967
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,757
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 80.2%
#45
B

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

$24,679
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,478
Graduates: 86
Acceptance: 51.0%
#46
T

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX · Public

$24,035
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,993
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: 100.0%
#47
T

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

$23,803
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,920
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 62.4%
#48
T

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · Public

$23,649
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,661
Graduates: 178
Acceptance: 46.0%
#49
T

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$23,621
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,153
Graduates: 218
Acceptance: 99.9%
#50
P

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX · Public

$23,340
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,867
Graduates: 53
Acceptance: 75.3%
#51
L

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX · Private

$22,771
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 73.2%
#52
T

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

$22,648
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,703
Graduates: 68
Acceptance: 95.0%
#53
M

McMurry University

Abilene, TX · Private

$21,964
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,052
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 57.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Texas?
The University of Texas Permian Basin ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Texas with median graduate earnings of $39,523 within two years of graduation. There are 53 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.
How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Texas?
Psychology, General graduates in Texas earn an average of $29,383 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $29,219 for this major.
What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Texas?
Rice University is the most selective Psychology, General program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 7.9%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 76.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Texas?
In Texas, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $28,924 vs $29,749 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 32 public and 20 private options in the state.

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.