Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

Psychology DOCTORAL CIP 42.2806

Total Graduates

22

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

32%

7 of 22

Female Graduates

68%

15 of 22

Annual Tuition

$11,678

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Educational Psychology

Master's 28 grads DOCTORAL 22 grads

Program Popularity

#1
of 49 colleges nationally
98%
Produces more graduates than 98% of colleges offering this program
304
Total national graduates (DOCTORAL)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Educational Psychology.
Degree Level DOCTORAL
CIP Code 42.2806
Program Family Psychology

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 22 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 32% male, 68% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Managers, all other

Primary Occupation
$136,550
Median Annual Salary
$68,860 $227,590
10th percentile 90th percentile
630,980 employed nationally +4.5% projected growth

Related Occupations

School psychologists +0.7%
$86,930
Psychology teachers, postsecondary +3.6%
$80,330
Psychologists, all other +4.3%
$117,580

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$117,580

10-Year Job Growth

+4.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 6 careers
Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$94,064+4.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199
$109,240+4.5%
0%
primary100% confidence
Neuropsychologists SOC: 19-3039
$94,064+4.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
$94,064+4.3%
0%
primary100% confidence
$64,264+3.6%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$88,185

Peak Salary

$146,975

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Service Orientation
Active Learning

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

I
Investigative
S
Social
C
Conventional

research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Analytical
Curious
Empathetic
Patient
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Active Listening
Monitoring
Helping others
Knowledge
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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