Psychology at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 263 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sam Houston State 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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| 666 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $47,706 | $50,181 | #537 | — |
| 667 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $47,699 | $48,496 | #638 | $32,937 |
| 668 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,671 | $50,872 | #471 | — |
| 669 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,659 | $48,455 | #640 | $31,353 |
| 670 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $47,654 | $48,465 | #639 | $32,780 |
| 671 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $47,596 | $45,110 | #855 | $31,888 |
| 672 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $47,591 | $48,400 | #646 | $33,918 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,353 one year after graduating and $47,659 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #669 by median pay four years after graduation, and #640 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.