Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
$38,115Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,136Median earnings 4 years after
$64,774Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
123Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $38,115 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 $23,250, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $33,556 | $18,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $38,115 one year after graduation and $64,774 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.