by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 54 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 4,908 master's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for psychology students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in psychology. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Texas A&M University - College Station is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in psychology. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the midsize city of College Station.More information about a master’s in psychology from Texas A&M University - College Station
It's difficult to beat Baylor University if you want to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Baylor University
University of Houston is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. UH is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Houston.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Houston
The University of Texas at Austin is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in psychology. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin.More information about a master’s in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin
Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Texas Tech University
NAU is a very large public university located in the city of Flagstaff.More information about a master’s in psychology from Northern Arizona University
UNT is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Denton.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of North Texas
Located in the city of Tulsa, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Tulsa
Located in the large city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Phoenix - Arizona
ASU - Skysong is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale.More information about a master’s in psychology from Arizona State University - Skysong
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Arizona State University - Tempe | Tempe, AZ |
| 12 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX |
| 13 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 14 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX |
| 15 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX |
| 16 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX |
| 17 | University of Houston - Clear Lake | Houston, TX |
| 18 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
Explore the best psychology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 1,793 |
| Texas | 32 | 1,595 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 317 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 2,825 |
| Other Psychology | 1,347 |
| General Psychology | 610 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 126 |
