Psychology at University of Dallas

University of Dallas psychology graduates earn $34,302 in their first year—about $3,400 more than the Texas median for this major. While that might sound modest, it places them in the 60th percentile statewide among 72 programs, outperforming the majority of Texas schools. The debt load of $25,622 is fairly typical both nationally and for Texas, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75. This means graduates owe less than what they'll earn in their first year, a reasonable starting point for a psychology bachelor's.

The significant caveat here: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary substantially from these medians. Psychology earnings at any school tend to cluster in a narrow range—even top performers like UT Permian Basin and TCU only reach the low-to-mid $40,000s—because the bachelor's alone doesn't lead to licensed practice. Most graduates either pursue further education or enter adjacent fields like social services, HR, or case management.

For families comfortable with a private Catholic liberal arts education, these numbers suggest University of Dallas graduates are positioning themselves slightly ahead of most Texas peers. The debt is reasonable enough that graduates can explore graduate school or entry-level positions without immediate financial strain. Just understand that psychology majors rarely see dramatic earnings growth without additional credentials.