2027 Best Applied Psychology Schools in Texas

Applied Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their applied psychology programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for applied psychology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Applied Psychology Schools in Texas

Best Schools for Applied Psychology in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the applied psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Applied Psychology

1

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded

$43,238 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Tarleton State University the best school in the country for a degree in applied psychology. This large public university is located in the town of Stephenville. Tarleton State University graduates 48% of students within six years. Tarleton State University awarded about 18 applied psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $43,238. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied psychology from Tarleton State University

2

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded

$45,229 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Angelo State University one of the top schools for applied psychology. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 21 applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Angelo State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied psychology degree recipients from Angelo State University generally make around $45,229. Students borrow a median of $21,237 to complete this degree. Read more about the applied psychology program at Angelo State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.