Best Online Associate in Psychology in Texas

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An online associate degree in psychology degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to build the foundations of a career in psychology or counseling. Online degree programs are an affordable, convenient route for getting the education you need, especially if you’re preparing for a bachelor’s degree program.

Finding an associate degree in psychology in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online associate degree helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need for professional and academic success. Many associate’s degree holders go on to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology and pursue careers including clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, and mental health and substance abuse counselor. Others take the knowledge they gain and pursue careers in other fields, such as business or public administration. Associate’s degree students complete courses in fundamental topics such as counseling theory and practice, human development, group dynamics, human behavior, intro to psychology, and intro to sociology.

An associate degree in psychology is a stepping stone toward a variety of careers. Nationally, psychologists earn a median annual salary of $79,010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary specifics vary by area of practice. In Texas, 50% of psychologists (generally) earn over $99,000 annually. The job growth rate for psychologists in Texas is over 9%, faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Psychology researchers and educators are not required to hold licensure. However, practicing professionals are, and this varies by state. Psychologists in Texas need to gain licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Practitioners in specific areas, such as family and marriage counseling, may also need special professional certification, such as through the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.

Social and Human Service Assistants Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 12%
Annual Job Growth 1.7%
Average Wage (Mean):
$36,000
Entry Level Wage:
$24,483
Median Wage:
$35,365
Experienced Wage:
$41,758
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online associate degree in psychology in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online associate’s degrees in psychology offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for psychology degrees.

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    1. Southwestern Assemblies of God University

      Waxahachie, TX

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 2,050 (53% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 69
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $19,834 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AS - Psychology 63 2 years
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    2. Alvin Community College

      Alvin, TX

      Program Score

      73*

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 5,797 (5% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 4
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $2,786 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #6 Texas Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AA - Psychology 60 2 years
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    3. Trinity Valley Community College

      Athens, TX

      Trinity Valley Community College’s school logo

      Program Score

      73*

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 6,233 (39% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 18
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $4,920 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #2 Texas Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AA - Psychology 60 2 years
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    4. Navarro College

      Corsicana, TX

      Navarro College’s school logo

      Program Score

      72*

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 8,173 (19% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 19
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $4,452 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #5 Texas Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AS - Psychology 60 2 years
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    5. Blinn College

      Brenham, TX

      Blinn College’s school logo

      Program Score

      69*

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 20,116 (2% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 50
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $4,296 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #9 Texas Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AA - Psychology 60 2 years
      AS - Psychology 60 2 years
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    6. Tyler Junior College

      Tyler, TX

      Program Score

      59*

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 12,585 (13% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 17
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $4,762 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Top Texas Online Community College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AA - Psychology 60 2 years
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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