Psychology at Texas Southmost College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (72 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Southmost College | $30,932* | $37,338 | $23,250* | — |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $46,009* | $50,137 | $21,731* | 0.47 |
| Texas Christian University | $42,108* | $48,796 | $23,412* | 0.56 |
| Rice University | $41,299* | $57,256 | $12,505* | 0.30 |
| Southern Methodist University | $38,115* | $52,450 | $23,310* | 0.61 |
| University of St Thomas | $37,572* | — | $21,468* | 0.57 |
| National Median | $31,482* | — | $25,500* | 0.81 |
Other Psychology Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa | $10,904 | $46,009 | $21,731 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $42,108 | $23,412 |
| Rice University Houston | $58,128 | $41,299 | $12,505 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $64,460 | $38,115 | $23,310 |
| University of St Thomas Houston | $33,660 | $37,572 | $21,468 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Texas Southmost College, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 54 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.