Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Dallas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Dallas sits in Richardson, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Dallas
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Dallas. Among 29,886 students, 887 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at The University of Texas at Dallas
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Dallas’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #581 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #581 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas
Those who finish The University of Texas at Dallas’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,861 |
| 2 years | $34,983 |
| 3 years | $40,580 |
| 4 years | $47,871 |
| 5 years | $55,325 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas report median earnings of $47,871, compared with $82,490 for all The University of Texas at Dallas graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas is $19,120.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at The University of Texas at Dallas work across a variety of fields. 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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