Texas Psychology Schools
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Do you want to take a new direction in life by getting a degree in psychology? Texas is a great place to do just that. Even though Texas is the second largest state in the union by size, it is likely the largest on attitude. They do everything bigger in Texas and they do it with an independent streak. This comes from the fact that Texas was at one time a nation of its own. The state’s economy is comparable with that of India or Canada. The state is home to dozens of public and private universities. All of this comes together to make Texas an ideal location to get your psychology degree and start practicing.
You can find just about anything you want in one part of this large state or the other. The coast is dominated by Houston. Going upstate finds the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. South central Texas boasts San Antonio. The state capital of Austin nestles snuggly in the foothills. The countryside finds large cattle ranches, larger farms and deep mines. All of this is tied together with thousands of miles of highways. Outdoor activities of many kinds can be found from one end of the state to the other.
Texas Psychology Job Outlook and Salary
In Texas, according to Payscale, a clinical psychologist in Texas with a couple of years experience averages about $61,000 annually. Those beginning practice can expect to start around $42,000 - $48,000. Jobs in metropolitan areas can expect higher overall salaries than those in rural communities. Private industry jobs pay more than those in the public sectors.
Growth in psychology positions is supposed to be twice that of the national average. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the state’s demand for psychologists will grow 30% in the next decade. Psychologists work in both private and public sectors throughout the state. Schools and mental health clinics have a growing need for their services. Social services and private practice are also growth sectors. As private industry expands, opportunities grow there as well.
As one of the most populous states, Texas’s job pool is as deep as its population. Most opportunities, as in other states, are for those that hold doctorate degrees. They can find work in just about any sector such as private practice, public health services or university research opportunities. Texas does require licensing for psychologists. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists takes responsibility for examining and regulating psychologists.
Opportunities for those with master’s and bachelor’s degrees are much more limited. Those with master’s degrees can do limited counseling under the direct guidance of a licensed psychologist. Research and analysis jobs can be found at both degree levels. Teaching at the high school level is also an option with a teaching certificate.
Additional Texas Psychology Schools
Baylor University - http://www.baylor.edu/
University of Texas at Dallas - http://www.utdallas.edu/
Texas A & M University - http://www.tamu.edu/
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