Psychology at Stephen F Austin State University
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Stephen F Austin State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Stephen F Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Stephen F Austin State University
Online coursework is an option at Stephen F Austin State University. Among 10,472 students, 1,998 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,480 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Stephen F Austin State University
Use these rankings to compare Stephen F Austin State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #42 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #44 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #80 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #861 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #42 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #44 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #80 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #861 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University
Students who complete Stephen F Austin State 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 | $27,267 |
| 2 years | $28,870 |
| 3 years | $33,496 |
| 4 years | $42,351 |
| 5 years | $49,258 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Stephen F Austin State University take home a median $42,351, compared with $49,446 for all Stephen F Austin State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Stephen F Austin State University is $24,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Stephen F Austin State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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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