Psychology at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Texas A&M University-Central Texas graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas A&M University-Central Texas 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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| 892 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #827 | $34,095 |
| 893 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #828 | $34,095 |
| 894 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $42,417 | $45,658 | #812 | $35,996 |
| 895 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $42,417 | $43,126 | #933 | $34,531 |
| 896 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $42,393 | $40,179 | #995 | $27,146 |
| 897 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $42,359 | $43,067 | #934 | $34,289 |
| 898 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $42,358 | $46,272 | #779 | $26,403 |
Other Majors at Texas A&M University-Central Texas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,566 | $88,036 | #204 of 966 |
| Air Transportation | $70,147 | — | #49 of 52 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $69,468 | — | #139 of 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,786 | $54,813 | #554 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,281 | $45,536 | #421 of 459 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,919 | $41,378 | #167 of 187 |
| Social Work | $58,052 | $35,345 | #78 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,689 | $45,400 | #941 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,375 | $38,253 | #289 of 476 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,276 | $51,398 | #152 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,901 | $45,976 | #623 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,967 | — | #536 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas A&M University-Central Texas psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,531 one year after graduating and $42,417 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas A&M University-Central Texas rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Texas A&M University-Central Texas ranks #895 by median pay four years after graduation, and #933 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Texas A&M University-Central Texas worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,110.
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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.