Psychology at University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
University of South Alabama graduates in psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Alabama 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 |
| … | |||||
| 861 | Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA | $43,511 | $39,621 | #1002 | $31,123 |
| 862 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $43,457 | $44,196 | #898 | $26,303 |
| 863 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $43,426 | $44,165 | #899 | — |
| 864 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $43,384 | $49,245 | #594 | $23,700 |
| 865 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $43,365 | $48,085 | #668 | $24,193 |
| 866 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,363 | $51,100 | #457 | $29,431 |
| 867 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,358 | $46,529 | #765 | $31,217 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Alabama psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,700 one year after graduating and $43,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Alabama rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of South Alabama ranks #864 by median pay four years after graduation, and #594 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of South Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,561.
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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.