Psychology at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in psychology earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 1019 | Evangel University Springfield, MO | $35,914 | $38,507 | #1007 | $25,512 |
| 1020 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $35,428 | $39,777 | #1000 | $32,324 |
| 1021 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $35,015 | $42,484 | #949 | $23,388 |
| 1022 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $34,242 | $38,868 | #1006 | $34,324 |
| 1023 | Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA | $33,517 | $34,697 | #1022 | $25,461 |
| 1024 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $33,143 | $35,567 | #1020 | $30,076 |
| 1025 | Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS | $33,003 | $40,043 | #997 | $26,257 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,324 one year after graduating and $34,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Athens State University ranks #1022 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1006 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,180.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.