Psychology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 461 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in psychology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 |
| … | |||||
| 961 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $40,318 | $38,374 | #1008 | $34,764 |
| 962 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $40,222 | $47,398 | #710 | $35,294 |
| 963 | University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | $40,155 | $40,838 | #985 | — |
| 964 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $40,140 | $40,811 | #986 | $26,541 |
| 965 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $39,993 | $40,661 | #988 | $24,871 |
| 966 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,969 | $45,257 | #840 | — |
| 967 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $39,933 | $48,451 | #641 | $23,683 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,541 one year after graduating and $40,140 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #964 by median pay four years after graduation, and #986 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,604.
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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.