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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

19 Ranked Colleges
252 Degrees Awarded
$24,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 183,889 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,496 and had an average of $36,227 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 10,463 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 252 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent 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 psychology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rice University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rice University is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Rice did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Psychology Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #3 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. UTSA is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also took the #15 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

Full The University of Texas at San Antonio Psychology Report

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Texas Woman’s University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

TWU also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

University of Houston came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #9 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Dallas is a large school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Dallas has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

Stephen F Austin State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. SFASU is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SFASU also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695.

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#12

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

SHSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Sam Houston State University Psychology Report

#16 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Commerce, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Commerce, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Psychology Report

#15

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Our Lady of the Lake University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Our Lady of the Lake University is a small school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

OLLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Our Lady of the Lake University are $17,490, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Texas Wesleyan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas Wesleyan is located in Fort Worth, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Wesleyan, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Wesleyan University are $16,992, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas Christian University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. TCU is located in Fort Worth, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TCU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Psychology at Texas Christian University

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Southern Methodist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 3 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Methodist University Psychology Report

#19

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Baylor also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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