by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #38 out of 66 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HCU as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #851 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 851 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Texas | 41 of 86 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 64 of 141 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at HCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 28 |
This psychology field at HCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 93 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Christian University handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
HCU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #38 out of 66 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 38 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 58 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 739 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at HCU report a median salary of $49,734 a year. This is lower than $61,133, the median for all majors at HCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
Read more about HCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Christian University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 28 |
