Psychology at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #252 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #319 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #252 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #319 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Houston
Students who complete University of Houston’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 | $33,035 |
| 2 years | $33,952 |
| 3 years | $38,356 |
| 4 years | $48,167 |
| 5 years | $56,693 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Houston take home a median $48,167, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Houston is $20,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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