Psychology at Simpson University
Redding, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Simpson University graduates in psychology earn 12% 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 Simpson 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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| 170 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $56,977 | $50,008 | #550 | $24,239 |
| 171 | Central College Pella, IA | $56,941 | $59,895 | #90 | $29,923 |
| 172 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $56,925 | $51,798 | #409 | $27,540 |
| 173 | Simpson University Redding, CA | $56,902 | $51,777 | #410 | $37,451 |
| 174 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $56,867 | $53,182 | #320 | $30,176 |
| 175 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $56,837 | $50,051 | #548 | $39,211 |
| 176 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $56,821 | $57,770 | #136 | $33,556 |
Other Majors at Simpson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,623 | $102,613 | #46 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $65,797 | — | #112 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,478 | $42,333 | #848 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,311 | — | #245 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simpson University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,451 one year after graduating and $56,902 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simpson University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Simpson University ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #410 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Simpson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,667.
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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.