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

Psychology Bachelor's CIP 42.0101

Total Graduates

514

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

15%

79 of 514

Female Graduates

85%

435 of 514

Annual Tuition

$11,678

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Psychology, General

Program Popularity

#32
of 1,287 colleges nationally
97.5%
Produces more graduates than 97.5% of colleges offering this program
112,374
Total national graduates (Bachelor's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Psychology, General.
Degree Level Bachelor's
CIP Code 42.0101
Program Family Psychology

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 514 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 15% male, 85% 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

Clinical and counseling psychologists +11.2%
$95,830
Social science research assistants +4.4%
$58,040
Psychologists, all other +4.3%
$117,580
Industrial-organizational psychologists +6.3%
$109,840

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

$95,830

10-Year Job Growth

+11.2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 9 careers
Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$76,664+11.2%
75%
primary100% confidence
$94,064+4.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
$87,872+6.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
$109,240+4.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199
$109,240+4.5%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$71,873

Peak Salary

$119,788

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

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

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

Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Writing
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 social perceptiveness?

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
💭

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.

Institution

Location Austin, TX

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $11,678
Out-of-State Tuition $42,778
Average Net Price $18,036

Program Information

CIP Code: 42.0101
CIP Family: 42
IPEDS ID:
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