Psychology at Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Concordia University-Irvine graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Irvine 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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| 530 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $49,609 | $53,238 | #315 | $29,418 |
| 531 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $49,596 | $53,207 | #318 | $33,938 |
| 532 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $49,596 | $52,293 | #379 | $29,503 |
| 533 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $49,593 | $45,126 | #853 | $17,772 |
| 534 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $49,587 | $53,214 | #317 | — |
| 535 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $49,582 | $53,192 | #319 | — |
| 536 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #502 | $32,408 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Irvine by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,657 | $102,324 | #91 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,635 | $37,660 | #413 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,648 | $24,522 | #130 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,388 | $36,162 | #261 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,206 | $22,652 | #271 of 476 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $46,098 | $31,899 | #14 of 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Irvine psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,772 one year after graduating and $49,593 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Irvine rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Concordia University-Irvine ranks #533 by median pay four years after graduation, and #853 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Concordia University-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.