Psychologist

Psychologists study the behavior of people and animals in an effort to understand, compare, and explain the ways they act and respond. They collect and apply knowledge related to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of individuals and groups.

Work Environment
Psychologists work alone, with social workers, with other psychologists, or with psychiatrists or other physicians. They may also work with parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and others. Employment settings include college classrooms, hospitals, correctional institutes, clinics, private offices, schools, businesses, and government agencies.

Job Outlook
Employment opportunities for psychologists in Texas are estimated to increase by 16 percent annually.

Length of Training/
Requirements
Training for a psychologist varies from a four-year, bachelor's degree to an eight-year, doctoral degree.

Salary
Salary depends on education, geography, job setting, and experience. Current salaries range from $38,000 - $90,000.

Educational Programs
Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral Degrees
Abilene Christian University
Amberton University
Angelo State University
Baylor University
Concordia University
Dallas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University
Hardin-Simmons University
Houston Baptist University
Howard Payne University
University of the Incarnate Word
Lamar University - Beaumont
Lubbock Christian University
McMurry University
Midwestern State University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Prairie View A & M
Rice University
St. Edward's University
St. Mary's University
St. Thomas University
Sam Houston State University
Schreiner College
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern Adventist College
Southwestern University
Southwest Texas State University
Stephen F. Austin University
Sul Ross University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University - College Station Texas A&M University - Commerce
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texas A&M University -Kingsville
Texas Christian University
Texas Lutheran College