# Texas A&M University-Kingsville: Psychology (bachelor's)

Kingsville, TX. IPEDS 228705, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-aandm-university-kingsville/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,220
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,020 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,800 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in TX: 35 of 50 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (50 colleges, $46,827): -$1,807
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,948

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,020 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,207 | $46,544 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,960 | $49,978 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,700 | $57,912 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,325 | $69,882 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,553 | $89,162 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | $72,136 | $23,310 | $40,892 | 84% |
| Texas Christian University | $65,356 | $23,412 | $36,660 | 86% |
| Baylor University | $65,090 | $25,212 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $58,396 | $19,121 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $56,821 | $19,750 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Saint Edward's University | $53,373 | $23,975 | $25,578 | 63% |
| Texas Tech University | $53,051 | $23,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Lamar University | $53,038 | $25,134 | $9,366 | 37% |
| Houston Christian University | $53,021 | $25,500 | $20,629 | 49% |
| University of Houston | $52,892 | $20,500 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Texas Woman's University | $52,686 | $23,250 | $11,963 | 49% |
| Abilene Christian University | $51,705 | $26,375 | $26,182 | 59% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $51,470 | $27,666 | $22,775 | 51% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $51,459 | $18,739 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $51,088 | $25,000 | $28,516 | 57% |
| Texas State University | $50,549 | $23,250 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Southwestern University | $50,426 | $26,000 | $29,224 | 73% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $49,048 | $22,751 | $10,836 | 53% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $48,885 | $21,952 | $15,563 | 52% |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $48,234 | $28,500 | $10,542 | 33% |
| Tarleton State University | $47,699 | $23,250 | $20,783 | 48% |
| Sam Houston State University | $47,659 | $24,000 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $47,423 | $26,695 | $19,555 | 46% |
| Texas Southern University | $47,185 | $39,265 | $16,590 | 22% |
| University of North Texas | $46,917 | $19,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $46,737 | $24,562 | $24,066 | 32% |
| Midwestern State University | $46,729 | $25,000 | $11,656 | 43% |
| LeTourneau University | $46,679 | $29,168 | $28,185 | 59% |
| East Texas A&M University | $46,639 | $27,000 | $11,841 | 43% |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $46,362 | $17,897 | $11,196 | 40% |
| Angelo State University | $45,910 | $24,408 | $15,091 | 44% |
| Schreiner University | $45,846 | $23,125 | $21,507 | 43% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $45,539 | $21,000 | $13,951 | 54% |
| West Texas A & M University | $45,193 | $19,619 | $19,487 | 55% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $45,020 | $25,800 | $12,090 | 42% |
| University of St Thomas | $44,839 | $21,468 | $19,359 | 69% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $44,240 | $28,500 | $13,570 | 43% |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $43,908 | $18,750 | $13,323 | 54% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $43,697 | $24,500 | $14,260 | 53% |
| Austin College | $43,522 | $25,000 | $21,107 | 67% |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $43,269 | $24,000 | $15,225 | 40% |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $42,417 | $23,844 | $1,300 | not reported |
| University of Houston-Victoria | $42,359 | $26,359 | $8,109 | 26% |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $42,355 | $27,023 | $12,997 | 30% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $42,190 | $18,195 | $9,403 | 50% |
| Sul Ross State University | $42,185 | $15,452 | $13,286 | 30% |
| St. Mary's University | $41,580 | $26,000 | $21,145 | 59% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $40,140 | $12,000 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Texas A & M International University | $39,993 | $15,537 | $3,637 | 47% |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $39,524 | $25,125 | $16,442 | 46% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $58,070 TX, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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