Psychology at Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Auburn University at Montgomery graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn University at Montgomery 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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| 930 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $41,580 | $42,275 | #954 | $28,175 |
| 931 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $41,544 | $43,006 | #936 | $29,375 |
| 932 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $41,460 | $46,945 | #741 | $40,262 |
| 933 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $41,393 | $46,985 | #735 | $30,538 |
| 934 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,384 | $46,859 | #748 | $28,273 |
| 935 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $41,357 | $42,813 | #944 | $30,688 |
| 936 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $41,344 | $48,912 | #610 | $31,282 |
Other Majors at Auburn University at Montgomery by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,282 | $69,625 | #791 of 966 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $63,596 | $61,612 | #87 of 93 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,446 | — | #160 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,430 | $42,389 | #741 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,567 | — | #946 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,184 | $45,526 | #449 of 459 |
| Marketing | $51,899 | — | #484 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,429 | $36,579 | #362 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,363 | $38,710 | #457 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,715 | $41,081 | #307 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,317 | $31,354 | #593 of 660 |
| Biology | $42,965 | $31,385 | #807 of 841 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $39,183 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,798 | $30,694 | #61 of 63 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,804 | $18,223 | #397 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University at Montgomery psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,538 one year after graduating and $41,393 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University at Montgomery rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Auburn University at Montgomery ranks #933 by median pay four years after graduation, and #735 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Auburn University at Montgomery worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,140.
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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.