Psychology at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.
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Studying Online at Sam Houston State University
Online coursework is an option at Sam Houston State University. Of 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #46 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #52 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #83 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #590 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #709 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #46 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #52 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #83 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #590 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #709 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,649 |
| 2 years | $34,734 |
| 3 years | $39,664 |
| 4 years | $45,857 |
| 5 years | $52,456 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $45,857, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Sam Houston State University stands at $24,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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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