Psychology at Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Sul Ross State University graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sul Ross 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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| 912 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #837 | $36,323 |
| 913 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #838 | $36,323 |
| 914 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $42,190 | $42,895 | #940 | $27,627 |
| 915 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $42,185 | $42,890 | #941 | $28,156 |
| 916 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $42,141 | $38,373 | #1009 | $29,102 |
| 917 | Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | $42,140 | $44,970 | #863 | — |
| 918 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $42,127 | $47,818 | #686 | $26,504 |
Other Majors at Sul Ross State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,658 | $39,723 | #169 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,510 | $39,828 | #1099 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $49,184 | $37,501 | #163 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,239 | $32,033 | #635 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $31,629 | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | $28,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sul Ross State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,156 one year after graduating and $42,185 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sul Ross State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Sul Ross State University ranks #915 by median pay four years after graduation, and #941 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Sul Ross State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,910.
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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.