Psychology at Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA · Master's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Claremont Graduate University graduates in psychology earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 149% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claremont Graduate University Compares for Psychology
All 92 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 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $111,549 | $101,502 | #3 | $62,663 |
| 2 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $102,945 | $93,741 | #5 | $80,665 |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $101,785 | $103,516 | #2 | $74,551 |
| 4 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $95,931 | $107,708 | #1 | — |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $91,747 | $100,224 | #4 | $66,799 |
| 6 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $90,681 | $82,514 | #11 | $70,238 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $88,006 | $89,503 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $86,294 | $75,739 | #17 | — |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $81,683 | $73,541 | #19 | — |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $81,683 | $73,541 | #20 | — |
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| 12 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $81,683 | $73,541 | #22 | — |
| 13 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $81,683 | $73,541 | #23 | — |
| 14 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $81,371 | $88,889 | #9 | $59,076 |
| 15 | Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | $80,672 | $73,406 | #24 | $52,231 |
| 16 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $79,478 | $69,757 | #33 | $42,617 |
| 17 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $79,478 | $69,757 | #34 | $42,617 |
| 18 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $79,478 | $69,757 | #35 | $42,617 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Claremont Graduate University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $100,495 | $118,456 | $98,030 |
Other Majors at Claremont Graduate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $91,103 | $70,190 | #40 of 201 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $80,974 | $67,806 | #9 of 380 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $66,962 | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $64,890 | $46,234 | #10 of 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claremont Graduate University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,231 one year after graduating and $80,672 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claremont Graduate University rank for psychology?
Among 92 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Claremont Graduate University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Claremont Graduate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for psychology ($64,711), and the median federal debt at graduation is $120,011.
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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.