Psychology at University of St Thomas
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of St Thomas graduates in psychology earn 12% 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 St Thomas 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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| 807 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $44,872 | $52,878 | #337 | $29,198 |
| 808 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $44,857 | $45,620 | #816 | — |
| 809 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $44,848 | $50,782 | #477 | $25,936 |
| 810 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $44,839 | $45,588 | #819 | $37,572 |
| 811 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,786 | $45,548 | #823 | $35,024 |
| 812 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $44,755 | $47,077 | #725 | $35,559 |
| 813 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,709 | $45,469 | #829 | $31,192 |
Other Majors at University of St Thomas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,401 | $83,793 | #439 of 966 |
| Marketing | $78,424 | — | #85 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,586 | $40,398 | #414 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,219 | $53,187 | #75 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,859 | — | #417 of 660 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $47,699 | — |
| Biology | $43,542 | — | #802 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of St Thomas psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,572 one year after graduating and $44,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of St Thomas rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of St Thomas ranks #810 by median pay four years after graduation, and #819 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of St Thomas worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,743.
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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.