Psychology at National University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 172 graduates a year
National University graduates in psychology earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National 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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| 28 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $69,793 | $74,875 | #11 | — |
| 29 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $69,730 | $62,779 | #54 | $48,406 |
| 30 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $67,249 | $64,007 | #42 | $30,023 |
| 31 | National University San Diego, CA | $66,849 | $60,828 | #80 | $38,523 |
| 32 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $66,206 | $67,332 | #27 | $51,645 |
| 33 | Saint Francis University Loretto, PA | $66,010 | $67,133 | #28 | — |
| 34 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $65,997 | $57,925 | #126 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at National University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,617 | $71,001 | $36,048 |
Other Majors at National University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,523 one year after graduating and $66,849 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, National University ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at National University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,062.
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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.