Psychology at Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Fresno Pacific University graduates in psychology earn 4% 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 Fresno Pacific University 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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| 367 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $52,736 | $51,813 | #408 | $30,565 |
| 368 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $52,732 | $54,958 | #232 | $29,139 |
| 369 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $52,722 | $56,116 | #190 | $30,367 |
| 370 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $52,695 | $47,949 | #676 | $26,810 |
| 371 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,686 | $53,566 | #294 | $31,498 |
| 372 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $52,621 | $47,882 | #681 | $31,827 |
| 373 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $52,612 | $47,873 | #684 | $23,077 |
Other Majors at Fresno Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,178 | — | #50 of 966 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $88,542 | $70,403 | #8 of 27 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $74,265 | $55,616 | #56 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,983 | $55,365 | #344 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,778 | $44,869 | #78 of 275 |
| Social Work | $61,951 | $40,458 | #24 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,005 | — | #39 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,338 | $33,727 | #30 of 680 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $51,756 | $32,957 | #46 of 172 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,624 | — | #356 of 610 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $51,475 | — | #8 of 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fresno Pacific University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,810 one year after graduating and $52,695 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fresno Pacific University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fresno Pacific University ranks #370 by median pay four years after graduation, and #676 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fresno Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.