Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX

CIP 42.01

$26,541Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,140Median earnings 4 years after
$44,064Median earnings 5 years after
$11,604Median federal debt
461Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $26,541 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $11,604, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa
$46,009$17,500
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$42,108$21,375
Rice University
Houston
$41,299$12,505
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$38,115$23,250
University of St Thomas
Houston
$37,572$18,743
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas
$36,952$24,303
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston
$36,103$17,884
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$35,808$18,750
East Texas A&M University
Commerce
$34,884$23,228
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler
$34,543$14,750
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen
$34,531$20,110
University of Dallas
Irving
$34,302$25,622
Texas A&M University-Victoria
Victoria
$34,289$17,695
Texas State University
San Marcos
$33,936$21,000
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$33,647$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $26,541 one year after graduation and $44,064 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,604.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.