Psychology at Texas State University

Texas State's psychology program outperforms most competitors despite the university's accessible admissions standards. With graduates earning $33,936 in their first year—ahead of both the national median ($31,482) and Texas median ($30,932)—this program ranks in the 69th percentile nationally and 60th percentile statewide. The 26% earnings growth to $42,730 by year four shows strong career trajectory, moving graduates closer to elite programs like Texas Christian ($42,108) that typically serve more selective student bodies.

The debt picture is reasonable at $23,250, creating a manageable 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio that's below the national median debt of $25,500. While psychology bachelor's degrees generally lead to modest starting salaries across all universities, Texas State's graduates enter the workforce with less debt burden than most peers while earning more than average.

For families considering psychology programs in Texas, this represents solid value—especially given the university's 89% acceptance rate makes it accessible to most students. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence in these outcomes, and the strong earnings growth suggests graduates successfully leverage their degrees into career advancement within four years.