Psychology at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates in psychology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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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| 875 | Central Christian College of Kansas Mcpherson, KS | $43,002 | $44,643 | #876 | — |
| 876 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $42,947 | $46,088 | #789 | $28,209 |
| 877 | Emory & Henry University Emory, VA | $42,940 | $39,101 | #1005 | $25,390 |
| 878 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $42,925 | $50,584 | #490 | $31,426 |
| 879 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $42,874 | $43,603 | #920 | $37,267 |
| 880 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $42,827 | $45,920 | #800 | $34,226 |
| 881 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $42,825 | $45,538 | #824 | $28,289 |
Other Majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,685 | $58,870 | #25 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,185 | $67,213 | #947 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,952 | $26,671 | #433 of 459 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $55,787 | $41,325 | #64 of 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,923 | $44,843 | #220 of 345 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $48,773 | — | #17 of 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,662 | $29,854 | #452 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,979 | $34,910 | #261 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,771 | $40,138 | #795 of 796 |
| Biology | $44,873 | $26,044 | #793 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,523 | $28,541 | #616 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,843 | $37,590 | #625 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,931 | $30,901 | #459 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,649 | $22,016 | #288 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,938 | — | #414 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,426 one year after graduating and $42,925 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #878 by median pay four years after graduation, and #490 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,413.
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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.