Psychology at Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Henderson State University graduates in psychology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Henderson State University 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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| 940 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $41,252 | $46,825 | #751 | — |
| 941 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $41,167 | $43,406 | #927 | $35,492 |
| 942 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,153 | $42,602 | #946 | $26,187 |
| 943 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $41,112 | $48,447 | #643 | $21,846 |
| 944 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,110 | $45,585 | #820 | $26,626 |
| 945 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,008 | $43,969 | #910 | $34,647 |
| 946 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $41,007 | $37,341 | #1010 | $30,307 |
Other Majors at Henderson State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,733 | $72,326 | #952 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,161 | — | #676 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,955 | $36,606 | #256 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,783 | $32,875 | #359 of 476 |
| Social Work | $42,453 | $22,458 | #402 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,226 | $36,511 | #637 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $38,106 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | $29,307 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Henderson State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,846 one year after graduating and $41,112 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Henderson State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Henderson State University ranks #943 by median pay four years after graduation, and #643 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Henderson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.