Psychology at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Texas Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #53 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #95 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #289 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #807 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #53 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #95 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #289 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #807 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Texas Tech University
Those who finish Texas Tech 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 | $32,518 |
| 2 years | $32,391 |
| 3 years | $37,100 |
| 4 years | $42,334 |
| 5 years | $49,483 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Texas Tech University report median earnings of $42,334, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Texas Tech University comes in at $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Texas Tech 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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