Psychology at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Associate's Degree · about 127 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in psychology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas College Compares for Psychology
All 106 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 | Canada College Redwood City, CA | $67,015 | $60,979 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA | $55,694 | $50,678 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $54,750 | $55,665 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $54,585 | $49,669 | #7 | — |
| 5 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $52,214 | $47,511 | #9 | — |
| 6 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #3 | $38,019 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #4 | $38,019 |
| 8 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #5 | $38,019 |
| 9 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $49,708 | $45,231 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Reedley College Reedley, CA | $49,535 | $45,074 | #15 | — |
| … | |||||
| 97 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $31,464 | $31,990 | #96 | — |
| 98 | Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH | $31,041 | $33,125 | #87 | — |
| 99 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $30,970 | $32,932 | #89 | — |
| 100 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $30,857 | $31,373 | #101 | $19,552 |
| 101 | Yuba College Marysville, CA | $30,678 | $27,915 | #105 | — |
| 102 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $30,595 | $32,804 | #91 | — |
| 103 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $30,595 | $32,804 | #92 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,552 one year after graduating and $30,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, South Texas College ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for psychology ($39,288).
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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.