Psychology at University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of Montevallo graduates in psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Montevallo 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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| 947 | Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL | $40,963 | $43,600 | #921 | — |
| 948 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $40,919 | $42,291 | #952 | — |
| 949 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $40,907 | $42,347 | #951 | — |
| 950 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $40,809 | $46,322 | #775 | $26,246 |
| 951 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $40,797 | $43,781 | #915 | $25,637 |
| 952 | King University Bristol, TN | $40,796 | $44,565 | #882 | $28,795 |
| 953 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $40,791 | $43,530 | #922 | $27,681 |
Other Majors at University of Montevallo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,747 | — | #744 of 796 |
| Marketing | $53,492 | — | #477 of 516 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,497 | — | #71 of 158 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,979 | — | #200 of 215 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,160 | — | #451 of 452 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,823 | $41,692 | #343 of 680 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,767 | — | #73 of 137 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $44,624 | — | #56 of 255 |
| History | $44,563 | $32,263 | #385 of 459 |
| Social Work | $43,388 | $32,262 | #395 of 420 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $42,038 | — | #34 of 49 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,758 | $30,250 | #581 of 610 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,921 | $25,150 | #339 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,858 | — | #562 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Montevallo psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,246 one year after graduating and $40,809 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Montevallo rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Montevallo ranks #950 by median pay four years after graduation, and #775 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Montevallo worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,048.
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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.