Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 514 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at 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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| 173 | Simpson University Redding, CA | $56,902 | $51,777 | #410 | $37,451 |
| 174 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $56,867 | $53,182 | #320 | $30,176 |
| 175 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $56,837 | $50,051 | #548 | $39,211 |
| 176 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $56,821 | $57,770 | #136 | $33,556 |
| 177 | Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $56,803 | $59,750 | #95 | $32,627 |
| 178 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $56,800 | $51,684 | #418 | $31,002 |
| 179 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $56,741 | $49,797 | #560 | $30,813 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,556 one year after graduating and $56,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.