by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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UH was ranked #115 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 605 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 776 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UH. This makes it the #62 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $32,653. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, psychology students borrow a median amount of $31,122 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UH is $282 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
Of the 605 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 121 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 227 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Online degrees for the UH psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 27 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.