Psychology at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 189 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in psychology earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern 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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| 20 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $72,572 | $73,806 | #15 | — |
| 21 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $72,136 | $73,341 | #16 | $38,115 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,139 one year after graduating and $70,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Southern California ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.