Psychology at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 203 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn 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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| 480 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $50,655 | $53,410 | #307 | $28,890 |
| 481 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $50,645 | $52,428 | #369 | $31,450 |
| 482 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $50,642 | $45,594 | #818 | $35,716 |
| 483 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $50,633 | $57,473 | #148 | $27,606 |
| 484 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $50,582 | $51,442 | #427 | $30,054 |
| 485 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $50,579 | $50,877 | #469 | $28,420 |
| 486 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $50,563 | $53,818 | #280 | $24,711 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,606 one year after graduating and $50,633 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Auburn University ranks #483 by median pay four years after graduation, and #148 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,085.
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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.