Psychology at South University-Austin
Round Rock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
South University-Austin graduates in psychology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 112% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South University-Austin 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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| 973 | South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA | $39,694 | $36,145 | #1016 | $28,684 |
| 974 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $39,694 | $36,145 | #1017 | $28,684 |
| 975 | South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA | $39,694 | $41,091 | #982 | $28,684 |
| 976 | South University-Austin Round Rock, TX | $39,694 | $40,357 | #991 | $28,684 |
| 977 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $39,687 | $45,048 | #857 | $23,135 |
| 978 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $39,628 | $42,289 | #953 | $18,266 |
| 979 | Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | $39,600 | $42,259 | #956 | — |
Other Majors at South University-Austin by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,363 | $77,635 | #309 of 966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,915 | $44,682 | #139 of 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,445 | $43,773 | #1013 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,885 | $39,722 | #257 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,322 | $37,713 | #583 of 660 |
| Public Health | $45,993 | $34,789 | #204 of 215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South University-Austin psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,684 one year after graduating and $39,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South University-Austin rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, South University-Austin ranks #976 by median pay four years after graduation, and #991 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at South University-Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,548.
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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.