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2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

35 Ranked Colleges
412 Degrees Awarded
$19,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 134,326 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Southwest region, there were 13,139 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 412 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 35 colleges that offer a degree in general psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general psychology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general psychology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 26 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 8 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Out of the 35 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized public school situated in Laredo, Texas. It awarded 7 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106.

Full Texas A&M International University General Psychology Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 35 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Austin has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin General Psychology Report

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

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#22 in overall quality

Out of the 35 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Odessa, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UT Permian Basin also took the #22 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas of the Permian Basin General Psychology Report

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 17 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Read full report on General Psychology at Texas A&M University - College Station

#19 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 14 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at University of Arizona

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Texas is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 14 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNT has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

Full UNT General Psychology Report

#10

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

With a ranking of #10, MSU Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school situated in Wichita Falls, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. UH Clear Lake is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Clear Lake, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Clear Lake General Psychology Report

#12

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at Texas Tech University

#14 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, OSU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus General Psychology Report

#23 in overall quality

Stephen F Austin State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SFASU, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SFASU General Psychology Report

#9 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at ASU - Tempe

#16

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#16 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 5 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at The University of Texas at Arlington

#18

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico Highlands University are $11,646.

Full New Mexico Highlands University General Psychology Report

#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Commerce, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549.

Read full report on General Psychology at Texas A&M University - Commerce

#20

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

With a ranking of #20, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SHSU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

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#21

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, West Texas A&M University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Canyon, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013.

Read more about General Psychology at West Texas A&M University

#21

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 72 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at ASU - Skysong

Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Alva, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are $10,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

Read more about General Psychology at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #24. Texas A&M Kingsville is located in Kingsville, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Kingsville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at Texas A&M University - Kingsville

#25

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#17 in overall quality

University of Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. Irving, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UD has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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