Best Online Master’s in Psychology in Texas

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An online master’s in psychology degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in psychology and counseling. Earning an online master’s degree is a convenient way to land the job of your dreams without disrupting your life.

Finding a master’s in psychology in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online master’s in psychology gives students the education they need to begin professional practice in jobs such as psychologist, family counselor, Christian counselor, mental health counselor, and substance abuse counselor, as well as research and academic psychology. Many students also choose to apply their education in other fields, such as business, law, or politics. Master’s programs include core psychology courses in topics such as human behavior, organizational behavior, educational psychology, advanced research, crisis management, and counseling theory and practice. Many programs include specializations such as substance abuse, family and marriage counseling, Christian counseling, research psychology, and behavioral psychology. Students are typically required to complete some form of professional experience, such as a practicum, as well as a thesis project.

Psychologists earn a median annual salary of $79,010 nationally, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 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.

Professional practitioners must hold professional licensure. 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. However, psychologists who remain in research and academic settings typically do not need licensure.

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 13%
Annual Job Growth 1.8%
Average Wage (Mean):
$73,648
Entry Level Wage:
$47,915
Median Wage:
$66,065
Experienced Wage:
$86,515
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 masters 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 master’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
      MS - Clinical Psychology 63 3-4 years
      See SAGU’s full list of online degrees!

    2. Angelo State University

      San Angelo, TX

      Program Score

      95

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 10,568 (14% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 39
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $7,637 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Top Texas Online College #4 Most Affordable Texas Online College#4 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MS - Applied Psychology 36 2-3 years
      See ASU’s full list of online degrees!

    3. University of the Incarnate Word

      San Antonio, TX

      Program Score

      95

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 8,175 (19% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 32
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $32,576 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Top Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MAA - Administration: Industrial and Organizational Psychology 30 2-3 years
      See UIW’s full list of online degrees!

    4. University of Houston–Victoria

      Victoria, TX

      Program Score

      91

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 4,506 (57% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 102
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $6,781 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #8 Best Texas Online College#2 Most Affordable Texas Online College#1 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MA in Counseling Psychology 60 3-4 years
      See UHV’s full list of online degrees!

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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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