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2027 Best Value Educational Psychology Schools in Texas

8 Colleges in the United States
$21,911 Avg Student Debt
$64,398 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Educational Psychology Badge [Educational Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/educational-psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for educational psychology students.

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2027 Best Value Educational Psychology Schools in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in educational psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Educational Psychology Schools

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For return on investment in educational psychology, no school beat The University Of Texas At San Antonio this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Educational Psychology graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. Early-career educational psychology graduates make about $62,131. That is a strong return on a $23,312 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the best values for educational psychology. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for educational psychology graduates is $21,632. Early-career educational psychology graduates make about $55,304. Set against $21,632 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in educational psychology will find it at University Of Houston, which ranked #3. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for educational psychology graduates is $21,255. Educational Psychology graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Texas earned it the #4 place for educational psychology. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,583 to complete the educational psychology program here. Soon after graduation, educational psychology degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $58,758. Set against $19,583 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Texas Tech University one of the best values for educational psychology. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical student debt for educational psychology graduates is $24,271. Early-career educational psychology graduates make about $69,689. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value educational psychology schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Educational Psychology graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational psychology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $58,860. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #7 among the best values for educational psychology. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete the educational psychology program here. Early-career educational psychology graduates make about $67,722. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Baylor University came in at #8 for value in educational psychology this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Typical student debt for educational psychology graduates is $23,928. Soon after graduation, educational psychology degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $58,663. Set against $23,928 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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