Psychology at South University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree
South University-Montgomery graduates in psychology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 112% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South University-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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| 965 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $39,993 | $40,661 | #988 | $24,871 |
| 966 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,969 | $45,257 | #840 | — |
| 967 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $39,933 | $48,451 | #641 | $23,683 |
| 968 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $39,694 | $45,056 | #856 | $28,684 |
| 969 | South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL | $39,694 | $42,249 | #958 | $28,684 |
| 970 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $39,694 | $41,091 | #981 | $28,684 |
| 971 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $39,694 | $44,015 | #904 | $28,684 |
Other Majors at South University-Montgomery by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,363 | $77,635 | #301 of 966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,915 | $44,682 | #132 of 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,445 | $43,773 | #1005 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,885 | $39,722 | #249 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,322 | $37,713 | #575 of 660 |
| Public Health | $45,993 | $34,789 | #196 of 215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South University-Montgomery psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,684 one year after graduating and $39,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South University-Montgomery rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, South University-Montgomery ranks #968 by median pay four years after graduation, and #856 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at South University-Montgomery worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,548.
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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.