Psychology at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates in psychology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Clear Lake 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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| 608 | Radford University Radford, VA | $48,935 | $44,560 | #883 | $32,751 |
| 609 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $48,926 | $44,519 | #885 | $27,511 |
| 610 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $48,890 | $49,722 | #564 | $35,218 |
| 611 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $48,885 | $49,702 | #565 | $36,103 |
| 612 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $48,862 | $42,882 | #942 | $34,426 |
| 613 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $48,850 | $49,681 | #571 | $32,291 |
| 614 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $48,789 | $44,395 | #891 | $32,706 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Houston-Clear Lake
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,139 | $70,718 | $29,222 |
Other Majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,103 one year after graduating and $48,885 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Clear Lake rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Houston-Clear Lake ranks #611 by median pay four years after graduation, and #565 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Houston-Clear Lake worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,884.
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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.