Psychology at Whittier College
Whittier, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Whittier College graduates in psychology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Whittier College 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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| 124 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $58,458 | $60,828 | #79 | $38,259 |
| 125 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $58,449 | $55,831 | #194 | $36,294 |
| 126 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $58,439 | $51,287 | #438 | $42,056 |
| 127 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $58,397 | $53,137 | #326 | $30,321 |
| 128 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $58,396 | $59,372 | #100 | $33,480 |
| 129 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $58,256 | $62,707 | #56 | $39,098 |
| 130 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $58,255 | $55,646 | #200 | $31,367 |
Other Majors at Whittier College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,792 | $40,073 | #261 of 1176 |
| Social Sciences | $64,736 | $20,660 | #8 of 87 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,853 | $29,616 | #421 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,536 | $26,317 | #117 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,719 | $24,055 | #480 of 610 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,877 | — | #132 of 172 |
| Biology | — | $32,139 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Whittier College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,321 one year after graduating and $58,397 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Whittier College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Whittier College ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #326 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Whittier College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.