U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 254 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,490.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,247. College Scorecard.
The University of Texas at Austin Psychology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses The University of Texas at Austin's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 5.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology graduates 4 years after graduating ($56,821) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,305 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Psychology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University | $72,136 | $23,310 | $40,892 | 84% |
| 2 | Texas Christian University | $65,356 | $23,412 | $36,660 | 86% |
| 3 | Baylor University | $65,090 | $25,212 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 4 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $58,396 | $19,121 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | $56,821 | $19,750 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 6 | Saint Edward's University | $53,373 | $23,975 | $25,578 | 63% |
| 7 | Texas Tech University | $53,051 | $23,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 8 | Lamar University | $53,038 | $25,134 | $9,366 | 37% |
| 9 | Houston Christian University | $53,021 | $25,500 | $20,629 | 49% |
| 10 | University of Houston | $52,892 | $20,500 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 11 | Texas Woman's University | $52,686 | $23,250 | $11,963 | 49% |
| 12 | Abilene Christian University | $51,705 | $26,375 | $26,182 | 59% |
| 13 | University of the Incarnate Word | $51,470 | $27,666 | $22,775 | 51% |
| 14 | The University of Texas at Dallas | $51,459 | $18,739 | $18,267 | 76% |
| 15 | Dallas Baptist University | $51,088 | $25,000 | $28,516 | 57% |
| 16 | Texas State University | $50,549 | $23,250 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 17 | Southwestern University | $50,426 | $26,000 | $29,224 | 73% |
| 18 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $49,048 | $22,751 | $10,836 | 53% |
| 19 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | $48,885 | $21,952 | $15,563 | 52% |
| 20 | University of Houston-Downtown | $48,234 | $28,500 | $10,542 | 33% |
| 21 | Tarleton State University | $47,699 | $23,250 | $20,783 | 48% |
| 22 | Sam Houston State University | $47,659 | $24,000 | $16,404 | 55% |
| 23 | Hardin-Simmons University | $47,423 | $26,695 | $19,555 | 46% |
| 24 | Texas Southern University | $47,185 | $39,265 | $16,590 | 22% |
| 25 | University of North Texas | $46,917 | $19,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 26 | Texas Wesleyan University | $46,737 | $24,562 | $24,066 | 32% |
| 27 | Midwestern State University | $46,729 | $25,000 | $11,656 | 43% |
| 28 | LeTourneau University | $46,679 | $29,168 | $28,185 | 59% |
| 29 | East Texas A&M University | $46,639 | $27,000 | $11,841 | 43% |
| 30 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $46,362 | $17,897 | $11,196 | 40% |
| 31 | Angelo State University | $45,910 | $24,408 | $15,091 | 44% |
| 32 | Schreiner University | $45,846 | $23,125 | $21,507 | 43% |
| 33 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $45,539 | $21,000 | $13,951 | 54% |
| 34 | West Texas A & M University | $45,193 | $19,619 | $19,487 | 55% |
| 35 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $45,020 | $25,800 | $12,090 | 42% |
| 36 | University of St Thomas | $44,839 | $21,468 | $19,359 | 69% |
| 37 | Prairie View A & M University | $44,240 | $28,500 | $13,570 | 43% |
| 38 | The University of Texas at Tyler | $43,908 | $18,750 | $13,323 | 54% |
| 39 | Stephen F Austin State University | $43,697 | $24,500 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 40 | Austin College | $43,522 | $25,000 | $21,107 | 67% |
| 41 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $43,269 | $24,000 | $15,225 | 40% |
| 42 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $42,417 | $23,844 | $1,300 | — |
| 43 | University of Houston-Victoria | $42,359 | $26,359 | $8,109 | 26% |
| 44 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $42,355 | $27,023 | $12,997 | 30% |
| 45 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $42,190 | $18,195 | $9,403 | 50% |
| 46 | Sul Ross State University | $42,185 | $15,452 | $13,286 | 30% |
| 47 | St. Mary's University | $41,580 | $26,000 | $21,145 | 59% |
| 48 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $40,140 | $12,000 | $4,831 | 51% |
| 49 | Texas A & M International University | $39,993 | $15,537 | $3,637 | 46% |
| 50 | Our Lady of the Lake University | $39,524 | $25,125 | $16,442 | 46% |
18 more Texas colleges offer Psychology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology graduates
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at The University of Texas at Austin, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About The University of Texas at Austin
- Acceptance rate: 27% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 89% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,121
- Full cost breakdown · all 101 majors · overview
Related majors at The University of Texas at Austin
- Psychology (Research)—
- Sociology$58,807
- Social Work$59,850
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
The University of Texas at Austin Psychology questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of The University of Texas at Austin earn a median $56,821 four years after graduating and $33,556 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do The University of Texas at Austin Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of The University of Texas at Austin is $19,750, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is The University of Texas at Austin a good school for Psychology in Texas?
On pay, Psychology graduates of The University of Texas at Austin earn $56,821 four years out, $9,994 above the median for the same major across 50 Texas colleges ($46,827) and $6,853 above the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does The University of Texas at Austin rank for Psychology in Texas?
Of 50 Texas colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, The University of Texas at Austin ranks 5th. The highest is Southern Methodist University at $72,136.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $64,900 in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area and $61,990 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “The University of Texas at Austin Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).