Psychology at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates in psychology earn 20% 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 Arkansas-Fort Smith 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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| 957 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $40,673 | $43,648 | #919 | $24,666 |
| 958 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $40,632 | $41,323 | #978 | — |
| 959 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $40,574 | $43,528 | #923 | $33,846 |
| 960 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $40,519 | $47,748 | #689 | $29,853 |
| 961 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $40,318 | $38,374 | #1008 | $34,764 |
| 962 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $40,222 | $47,398 | #710 | $35,294 |
| 963 | University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | $40,155 | $40,838 | #985 | — |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,688 | $51,896 | #253 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,708 | $69,618 | #909 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,074 | $54,484 | #110 of 253 |
| Chemistry | $66,817 | $22,255 | #101 of 209 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $65,470 | $58,380 | #49 of 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,020 | $39,057 | #1087 of 1176 |
| Biology | $48,712 | $26,541 | #721 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,378 | $40,525 | #301 of 345 |
| Social Work | $45,275 | $32,532 | #373 of 420 |
| History | $45,097 | $26,445 | #374 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,197 | $40,565 | #520 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,509 | $33,460 | #626 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,641 | $26,728 | #467 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,760 | $28,951 | #651 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,853 one year after graduating and $40,519 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ranks #960 by median pay four years after graduation, and #689 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.