Psychology at University of St Thomas

University of St. Thomas psychology graduates earn $37,572 their first year out—well above the national median of $31,482 and also edging past the Texas average. That 94th percentile national ranking looks impressive on paper, though it drops to 60th percentile within Texas, where the program sits comfortably mid-pack rather than at the top. With $21,468 in debt (less than both state and national averages), the 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates can reasonably expect to pay off loans within a few years if they commit to aggressive repayment.

The caveat here matters: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly from these medians. A few graduates landing strong jobs or struggling to find work can dramatically skew small-sample numbers. That said, the debt level provides a reasonable safety net—even if earnings disappoint, you're not looking at crushing loan payments.

For parents weighing options, this represents a solid, if unspectacular, choice for psychology in Texas. Your child would graduate with manageable debt and earnings potential slightly better than most Texas peers, though not matching the $42,000+ range of TCU or Rice. The high admission rate and substantial Pell Grant enrollment (38%) suggest an accessible option where students can pursue psychology without betting their financial future on stratospheric outcomes.