Psychology at University of Houston-Downtown
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of Houston-Downtown. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Downtown sits in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Downtown
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Downtown. Of 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
Rankings can help you compare University of Houston-Downtown’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #39 of 84 |
| Best Value | Texas | #40 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #60 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #74 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #519 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #825 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Those who finish University of Houston-Downtown’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 | $32,352 |
| 2 years | $38,122 |
| 3 years | $39,764 |
| 4 years | $48,601 |
| 5 years | $51,370 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Houston-Downtown take home a median $48,601, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Houston-Downtown stands at $28,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Houston-Downtown go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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