Psychology at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in psychology earn 46% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego 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 |
| 11 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $74,178 | $67,497 | #26 | $35,595 |
| 12 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,095 | $65,248 | #34 | $41,099 |
| 13 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $73,684 | $74,937 | #10 | $35,462 |
| 14 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $73,646 | $72,357 | #17 | $44,088 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,595 one year after graduating and $74,178 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of San Diego ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.