Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Vanguard University of Southern California graduates in psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanguard 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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| 670 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $47,654 | $48,465 | #639 | $32,780 |
| 671 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $47,596 | $45,110 | #855 | $31,888 |
| 672 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $47,591 | $48,400 | #646 | $33,918 |
| 673 | Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA | $47,582 | $43,297 | #931 | — |
| 674 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $47,549 | $51,942 | #400 | — |
| 675 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $47,539 | $48,348 | #651 | — |
| 676 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $47,445 | $45,158 | #850 | $26,433 |
Other Majors at Vanguard University of Southern California by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,239 | $102,915 | #118 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,957 | $58,539 | #673 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanguard University of Southern California psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanguard University of Southern California rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Vanguard University of Southern California ranks #673 by median pay four years after graduation, and #931 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,266.
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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.