Psychology at Houston Christian University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Houston Christian University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Houston Christian University is in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at Houston Christian University
Many students take online classes at Houston Christian University. Among 4,276 students, 1,198 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 896 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Houston Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Christian University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #35 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #52 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #94 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #754 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #840 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Houston Christian University
Graduates of Houston Christian University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,076 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $39,654 |
| 4 years | $49,734 |
| 5 years | $53,568 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Houston Christian University earn a median of $49,734, compared with $61,133 for all Houston Christian University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Houston Christian University is $25,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Houston Christian University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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