Psychology at Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Point Loma Nazarene University graduates in psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Point Loma Nazarene 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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| 727 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $46,507 | $49,630 | #573 | $32,105 |
| 728 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $46,507 | $49,630 | #574 | $32,105 |
| 729 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $46,481 | $49,602 | #576 | $28,007 |
| 730 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $46,437 | $42,255 | #957 | $27,724 |
| 731 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $46,402 | $49,753 | #563 | $30,079 |
| 732 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $46,369 | $52,633 | #357 | $30,132 |
| 733 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $46,362 | $47,137 | #723 | $32,858 |
Other Majors at Point Loma Nazarene University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,919 | $97,296 | #42 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,495 | $48,397 | #251 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $71,111 | — |
| Biology | $65,365 | $34,943 | #170 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $60,187 | $41,988 | #12 of 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,654 | $29,523 | #174 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,183 | $45,022 | #169 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,740 | — | #101 of 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,198 | $46,986 | #77 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,092 | $40,138 | #525 of 660 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,119 | $27,037 | #100 of 172 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $27,604 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Loma Nazarene University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,724 one year after graduating and $46,437 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Loma Nazarene University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Point Loma Nazarene University ranks #730 by median pay four years after graduation, and #957 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Point Loma Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,984.
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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.