Psychology at Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Saint Mary's College of California graduates in psychology earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Mary's College 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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| 22 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $71,584 | $78,198 | #6 | $36,716 |
| 23 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,461 | $64,115 | #40 | $34,139 |
| 24 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $70,211 | $63,212 | #49 | $39,890 |
| 25 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $70,123 | $63,807 | #44 | $28,018 |
| 26 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,033 | $61,671 | #71 | $44,760 |
| 27 | Elon University Elon, NC | $69,856 | $74,965 | #9 | $36,668 |
| 28 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $69,793 | $74,875 | #11 | — |
Other Majors at Saint Mary's College of California by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $107,570 | $66,628 | #22 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,262 | $46,958 | #33 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $68,501 | $56,094 | #30 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,265 | $34,444 | #57 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,456 | $35,356 | #92 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,651 | $45,296 | #266 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,651 | — | #88 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $38,160 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Mary's College of California psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,018 one year after graduating and $70,123 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Mary's College of California rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Saint Mary's College of California ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Saint Mary's College of California worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.