Psychology at Austin Community College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at Austin Community College District. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Austin Community College District sits in Austin, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Austin Community College District
Online coursework is an option at Austin Community College District. Among 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Austin Community College District
Use these rankings to compare Austin Community College District’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #38 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #823 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Austin Community College District
Graduates of Austin Community College District’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,279 |
| 2 years | $37,748 |
| 4 years | $34,031 |
| 5 years | $37,449 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Austin Community College District report median earnings of $34,031, compared with $52,547 for all Austin Community College District graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Austin Community College District is $13,956.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Austin Community College District pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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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