Psychology at University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
University of Houston-Victoria graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Victoria 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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| 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 |
| 899 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $42,355 | $43,063 | #935 | $32,243 |
| 900 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $42,328 | $45,170 | #841 | $28,474 |
Other Majors at University of Houston-Victoria by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $80,774 | $50,812 | #190 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,123 | $52,251 | #310 of 459 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,678 | — | #64 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,054 | $37,275 | #714 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $61,341 | $43,941 | #373 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,397 | $43,691 | #228 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,175 | $46,370 | #760 of 796 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,837 | $47,803 | #121 of 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,435 | — | #375 of 660 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,809 | $35,015 | #473 of 660 |
| History | $40,936 | — | #433 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,493 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Victoria psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,289 one year after graduating and $42,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Victoria rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Houston-Victoria ranks #897 by median pay four years after graduation, and #934 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Houston-Victoria worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,695.
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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.