Psychology at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 646 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 457 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $51,031 | $53,678 | #288 | $33,057 |
| 458 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $51,029 | $48,569 | #630 | $28,007 |
| 459 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $51,024 | $53,093 | #327 | $33,226 |
| 460 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $51,021 | $46,426 | #773 | $29,346 |
| 461 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $50,993 | $54,889 | #235 | $31,696 |
| 462 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $50,968 | $46,947 | #740 | $37,240 |
| 463 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $50,956 | $57,212 | #154 | $32,302 |
Other Psychology Credentials at San Diego State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,663 | $111,549 | $30,710 |
Other Majors at San Diego State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,346 one year after graduating and $51,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, San Diego State University ranks #460 by median pay four years after graduation, and #773 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,872.
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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.