Psychology at University of La Verne
La Verne, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
University of La Verne graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of La Verne 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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| 169 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $56,980 | $57,949 | #125 | $37,601 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of La Verne by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,694 | $52,160 | #190 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,520 | $58,985 | #307 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,769 | $57,154 | #195 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,891 | $29,305 | #77 of 660 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $66,373 | $49,004 | #15 of 39 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,107 | $21,881 | #258 of 565 |
| Sociology | $61,350 | $35,403 | #70 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,953 | $25,945 | #108 of 476 |
| Biology | $58,897 | $22,650 | #376 of 841 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,332 | $33,773 | #48 of 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,898 | $27,616 | #88 of 345 |
| Criminology | $47,273 | $34,292 | #104 of 113 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,712 | — | #117 of 172 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,382 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of La Verne psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,540 one year after graduating and $56,925 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of La Verne rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of La Verne ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #409 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of La Verne worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.