Best Psychology Programs in Texas (2026)
Psychology is one of the most popular bachelor's majors in Texas and nationwide. The schools below are ranked by program strength and graduate outcomes — important because Psychology bachelor's degrees pay best when paired with a graduate degree, and a strong undergraduate program matters for graduate school admission.
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#1
Rice University
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,164/yr
Median Earnings
$90,773
Grad Rate
95%
Psychology Share
4.1%
#2
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Net Price
$39,816/yr
Median Earnings
$90,037
Grad Rate
84%
Psychology Share
6.5%
#3
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Net Price
$18,554/yr
Median Earnings
$81,694
Grad Rate
89%
Psychology Share
4.4%
#4
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Net Price
$35,045/yr
Median Earnings
$77,334
Grad Rate
86%
Psychology Share
5.9%
#5
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX
Net Price
$21,527/yr
Median Earnings
$78,159
Grad Rate
84%
Psychology Share
4.4%
#6
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
Net Price
$15,271/yr
Median Earnings
$74,762
Grad Rate
77%
Psychology Share
6.8%
#7
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Net Price
$44,441/yr
Median Earnings
$72,408
Grad Rate
81%
Psychology Share
3.7%
#8
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
Net Price
$29,435/yr
Median Earnings
$63,314
Grad Rate
73%
Psychology Share
11.5%
#9
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,439/yr
Median Earnings
$68,423
Grad Rate
65%
Psychology Share
9.0%
#10
Austin College
Sherman, TX
Net Price
$20,077/yr
Median Earnings
$62,064
Grad Rate
66%
Psychology Share
11.0%
#11
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Net Price
$19,890/yr
Median Earnings
$67,143
Grad Rate
69%
Psychology Share
4.5%
#12
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
Net Price
$15,446/yr
Median Earnings
$64,410
Grad Rate
68%
Psychology Share
7.5%
#13
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
Net Price
$68,064/yr
Median Earnings
$64,930
Grad Rate
70%
Psychology Share
4.6%
#14
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX
Net Price
$26,034/yr
Median Earnings
$64,695
Grad Rate
60%
Psychology Share
11.2%
#15
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
Net Price
$25,954/yr
Median Earnings
$58,159
Grad Rate
58%
Psychology Share
14.6%
#16
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Net Price
$15,358/yr
Median Earnings
$59,434
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
7.9%
#17
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
Net Price
$27,943/yr
Median Earnings
$61,376
Grad Rate
57%
Psychology Share
9.2%
#18
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
Net Price
$26,985/yr
Median Earnings
$61,644
Grad Rate
60%
Psychology Share
5.9%
#19
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
Net Price
$17,040/yr
Median Earnings
$72,508
Grad Rate
52%
Psychology Share
2.8%
#20
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
Net Price
$19,294/yr
Median Earnings
$60,634
Grad Rate
48%
Psychology Share
14.0%
#21
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$17,775/yr
Median Earnings
$59,258
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
6.3%
#22
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Net Price
$16,660/yr
Median Earnings
$60,523
Grad Rate
55%
Psychology Share
8.0%
#23
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$9,872/yr
Median Earnings
$60,704
Grad Rate
52%
Psychology Share
9.0%
#24
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$17,483/yr
Median Earnings
$60,110
Grad Rate
52%
Psychology Share
8.2%
#25
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
Net Price
$14,788/yr
Median Earnings
$56,877
Grad Rate
55%
Psychology Share
7.6%
Why a Psychology degree?
Psychology pairs well with healthcare, HR, education, and law. Strong undergraduate programs feed competitive graduate school placements that drive long-term earnings.
Common career paths: Clinical Psychologist (with grad school) · School Counselor · HR Specialist · Market Researcher · Social Worker
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$70,000
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