Compare 56 Psychology, General. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $40,752.
Psychology, General. programs produce graduates earning between $42,969 and $57,256—a $14K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 56 ranked programs in Texas, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Rice University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $57,256, well above the state average of $40,752. Southern Methodist University follows at $52,450, while UT Permian Basin reaches $50,137—proving that strong psychology programs exist beyond prestigious names.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $57,256 | 50 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Challenging |
| #2 | $52,450 | 67 | $19,500 | Good | $40,025 | High | |
| #3 | $50,137 | 107 | $17,750 | Good | $13,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $48,961 | 239 | $18,000 | Good | $21,495 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $48,796 | 72 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #6 | $48,601 | 177 | $18,750 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $48,543 | 45 | $24,250 | Manageable | $26,542 | High |
| #8 | $47,558 | 502 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #9 | $46,496 | 124 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Challenging | |
| #10 | University Of HoustonPublic | $46,311 | 566 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #11 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $46,051 | 105 | $23,000 | Manageable | $50,786 | High |
| #12 | $45,001 | 432 | $20,500 | Manageable | $26,632 | High | |
| #13 | $44,754 | 98 | $18,973 | Good | $11,724 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $44,744 | 429 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | High | |
| #15 | Howard Payne UniversityPrivate | $44,716 | 7 | $26,793 | Manageable | $21,127 | High |
| #16 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $44,181 | 89 | $24,803 | Manageable | $28,135 | High |
| #17 | $43,769 | 193 | $17,527 | Good | $12,313 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Houston Christian UniversityPrivate | $43,722 | 44 | $22,642 | Manageable | $28,262 | High |
| #19 | $43,146 | 199 | $21,983 | Manageable | $19,433 | High | |
| #20 | $42,969 | 78 | $27,000 | Challenging | $25,775 | High | |
| #21 | $42,751 | 44 | $24,999 | Manageable | $13,025 | High | |
| #22 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $42,730 | 475 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #23 | $42,413 | 56 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,265 | High | |
| #24 | $42,351 | 97 | $23,409 | Manageable | $18,080 | High | |
| #25 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $42,334 | 251 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
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