Psychology at Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Colorado Christian University graduates in psychology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado Christian University 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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| 252 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $55,004 | $52,352 | #374 | $30,456 |
| 253 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $54,981 | $58,673 | #109 | $35,245 |
| 254 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $54,909 | $58,596 | #110 | $32,953 |
| 255 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $54,887 | $51,330 | #434 | $36,537 |
| 256 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $54,870 | $58,555 | #112 | $36,602 |
| 257 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $54,867 | $56,798 | #170 | $31,474 |
| 258 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $54,784 | $49,323 | #592 | $34,725 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Colorado Christian University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $37,517 | $32,931 |
Other Majors at Colorado Christian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $91,195 | $75,288 | #183 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,990 | $71,388 | #425 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,519 | $56,606 | #302 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $69,617 | $55,261 | #82 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,060 | $53,756 | #633 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $60,115 | $53,726 | #129 of 275 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $58,775 | — | #1 of 25 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $52,153 | $33,134 | #55 of 82 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,849 | — | #613 of 660 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $44,270 | $39,272 | #22 of 35 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,245 | $37,129 | #579 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,168 | $40,448 | #570 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $40,033 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $28,534 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado Christian University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,537 one year after graduating and $54,887 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado Christian University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Colorado Christian University ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #434 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Colorado Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,500.
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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.