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Psychology in Texas

Psychology Schools in Texas

10,083 students earned Psychology degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 59th most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 212
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

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: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.5%
  • White: 33.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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 11 colleges in Texas that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,963 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at HBU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,053 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 59% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,774.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,205.

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Rice University

Houston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,255. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,525 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,778. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M International University.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,704. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Commerce.

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,624
Child Development & Psychology 120

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