Psychology at Schreiner University

Schreiner's psychology program edges above the state median by about $3,000 after four years—ranking in the 60th percentile among Texas psychology programs—but this puts it well behind the state's strongest performers. While graduates earn $37,842 four years out (versus $30,932 statewide), that's still $8,000 less than what UT Permian Basin and TCU psychology majors are earning. The 19% earnings growth from year one to year four is encouraging, showing graduates gain some traction, but they're starting from a relatively low base.

The debt picture is slightly better than the state median ($23,125 versus $24,000), which helps explain the manageable 0.73 debt-to-earnings ratio. For context, nearly half of Schreiner students receive Pell grants, so keeping debt below state averages matters. Still, with fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset, these numbers could swing considerably with future cohorts.

The reality here is straightforward: this program produces middle-of-the-pack outcomes for Texas psychology majors. If your child is committed to psychology and Schreiner fits their needs (perhaps they value the small school environment or location), the debt load won't be crushing. But if career earnings are the priority, know that several Texas schools deliver significantly stronger financial returns in this same field. The combination of modest earnings and small sample size means you're taking on more uncertainty than at larger, proven programs.