Psychology at Rice University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Rice University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rice University is in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at Rice University
Distance learning is available at Rice University. Among 8,961 students, 541 (6%) studied exclusively online and 291 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Rice University
Use these rankings to compare Rice University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #21 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #21 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Rice University
Students who complete Rice University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,474 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $45,615 |
| 4 years | $57,256 |
| 5 years | $67,648 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Rice University report median earnings of $57,256, compared with $109,583 for all Rice University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Rice University stands at $12,505.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Rice University go on to a range of careers. 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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