Psychology at Houston Christian University
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Houston Christian University graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Houston Christian University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 348 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $53,051 | $53,937 | #269 | $33,647 |
| 349 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $53,038 | $53,924 | #271 | $25,660 |
| 350 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $53,022 | $55,045 | #229 | $35,389 |
| 351 | Houston Christian University Houston, TX | $53,021 | $53,907 | #273 | $24,970 |
| 352 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $53,013 | $50,457 | #495 | $31,000 |
| 353 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $52,990 | $49,556 | #582 | $36,482 |
| 354 | Hope College Holland, MI | $52,980 | $55,861 | #193 | $28,135 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Houston Christian University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,467 | $75,052 | $47,833 |
Other Majors at Houston Christian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,475 | $79,229 | #231 of 966 |
| Marketing | $68,490 | — | #221 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $58,604 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $54,696 | — | #20 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,464 | $39,833 | #1004 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,718 | $34,720 | #523 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houston Christian University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,970 one year after graduating and $53,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houston Christian University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Houston Christian University ranks #351 by median pay four years after graduation, and #273 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Houston Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.