Psychology at South Texas College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
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Online Class Availability at South Texas College
Distance learning is available at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at South Texas College
Use these rankings to compare South Texas College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #106 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from South Texas College
Students who complete South Texas College’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,440 |
| 3 years | $17,226 |
| 4 years | $24,968 |
| 5 years | $31,308 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from South Texas College report median earnings of $24,968, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from South Texas College is $7,743.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at South Texas College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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