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Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin

Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Austin. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, TX.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at Austin

Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin

Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #5 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #6 of 138
Best Value Texas #48 of 84
Best Value Southwest (Region) #88 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #115 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #742 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #5 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #6 of 138
Best Value Texas #48 of 84
Best Value Southwest (Region) #88 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #115 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #742 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Graduates of The University of Texas at Austin’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,569
2 years $46,620
3 years $40,771
4 years $47,921
5 years $63,398

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $47,921, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at The University of Texas at Austin

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from The University of Texas at Austin stands at $19,750.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at The University of Texas at Austin work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

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