Psychology at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates in psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alaska Fairbanks 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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| 849 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $43,805 | $41,843 | #965 | — |
| 850 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $43,795 | $46,736 | #756 | $30,637 |
| 851 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $43,781 | $46,969 | #736 | $35,039 |
| 852 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $43,764 | $41,912 | #964 | $33,080 |
| 853 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $43,731 | $45,270 | #836 | $25,058 |
| 854 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $43,697 | $44,427 | #890 | $30,424 |
| 855 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $43,694 | $44,437 | #889 | $31,868 |
Other Majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,522 | $79,438 | #147 of 318 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,819 | $71,312 | #97 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,539 | $46,949 | #360 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,306 | $34,617 | #144 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $59,348 | $39,103 | #58 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,423 | $51,619 | #107 of 680 |
| Social Work | $53,559 | $48,151 | #166 of 420 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,581 | — |
| Biology | $41,862 | $31,392 | #814 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Fairbanks psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,080 one year after graduating and $43,764 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Fairbanks rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks #852 by median pay four years after graduation, and #964 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Alaska Fairbanks worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,875.
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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.