Psychology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 284 graduates a year
Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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 |
| … | |||||
| 284 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $54,290 | $57,785 | #135 | $30,417 |
| 285 | Felician University Lodi, NJ | $54,288 | $47,648 | #694 | $23,254 |
| 286 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $54,270 | $53,320 | #312 | — |
| 287 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $54,268 | $50,751 | #481 | $37,121 |
| 288 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $54,182 | $57,820 | #129 | $32,276 |
| 289 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH | $54,182 | $57,820 | #130 | $32,276 |
| 290 | Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion, OH | $54,182 | $57,820 | #131 | $32,276 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $73,537 | $144,730 | — |
Other Majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado State University-Fort Collins psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,121 one year after graduating and $54,268 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks #287 by median pay four years after graduation, and #481 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.