Psychology at University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
University of Alaska Anchorage graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alaska Anchorage 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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| 404 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $51,898 | $53,879 | #275 | $40,009 |
| 405 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $51,891 | $49,567 | #581 | $38,543 |
| 406 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $51,878 | $45,533 | #825 | $30,920 |
| 407 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $51,858 | $49,663 | #572 | $36,497 |
| 408 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $51,748 | $46,590 | #764 | $29,403 |
| 409 | Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | $51,745 | $55,513 | #206 | — |
| 410 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $51,723 | $53,544 | #295 | $27,785 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Anchorage psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,497 one year after graduating and $51,858 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Anchorage rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Alaska Anchorage ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #572 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Alaska Anchorage worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,516.
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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.