Psychology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 153 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in psychology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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 |
| … | |||||
| 756 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $45,921 | $49,429 | #589 | — |
| 757 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $45,910 | $46,677 | #759 | $27,630 |
| 758 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,903 | $46,684 | #758 | $23,193 |
| 759 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $45,889 | $41,756 | #966 | $28,046 |
| 760 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $45,874 | $51,943 | #399 | $25,789 |
| 761 | Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | $45,868 | $49,180 | #597 | — |
| 762 | Schreiner University Kerrville, TX | $45,846 | $46,612 | #762 | $31,873 |
Other Psychology Credentials at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,522 | $79,429 | $38,684 |
Other Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,046 one year after graduating and $45,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #759 by median pay four years after graduation, and #966 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.