Psychology at La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
La Sierra University graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How La Sierra 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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| 579 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $49,360 | $52,924 | #334 | — |
| 580 | Carroll College Helena, MT | $49,321 | $53,875 | #276 | — |
| 581 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $49,286 | $51,843 | #406 | $34,155 |
| 582 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $49,265 | $44,828 | #866 | — |
| 583 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $49,255 | $43,374 | #929 | $33,197 |
| 584 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $49,253 | $52,343 | #375 | $33,368 |
| 585 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,251 | $51,131 | #453 | $38,264 |
Other Majors at La Sierra University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $69,244 | $42,213 | #3 of 420 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,153 | — | #733 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,939 | $35,477 | #905 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,711 | $25,899 | #227 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,902 | $34,885 | #366 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,085 | — | #275 of 476 |
| Marketing | $48,040 | — | #501 of 516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do La Sierra University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,265 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does La Sierra University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, La Sierra University ranks #582 by median pay four years after graduation, and #866 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at La Sierra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.