Psychology at Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Dominican University of California graduates in psychology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University of California 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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| 76 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $61,393 | $58,433 | #116 | $20,458 |
| 77 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,373 | $55,255 | #218 | $29,166 |
| 78 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $61,353 | $55,827 | #195 | $23,438 |
| 79 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $61,339 | $55,814 | #196 | $31,825 |
| 80 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $61,214 | $53,722 | #284 | $28,334 |
| 81 | Widener University Chester, PA | $61,205 | $62,246 | #63 | $37,224 |
| 82 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $61,203 | $53,896 | #274 | $33,264 |
Other Majors at Dominican University of California by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $149,622 | $97,762 | #3 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $88,913 | $65,611 | #60 of 1176 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $82,911 | — | #8 of 156 |
| Biology | $75,913 | $39,548 | #44 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $65,780 | — | #47 of 476 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $58,005 | — | #14 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dominican University of California psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,825 one year after graduating and $61,339 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University of California rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Dominican University of California ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #196 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Dominican University of California worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.