Psychology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 167 graduates a year
University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates in psychology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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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| 615 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $48,786 | $51,926 | #402 | $36,139 |
| 616 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $48,754 | $51,892 | #404 | $30,765 |
| 617 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $48,728 | $47,875 | #683 | $32,287 |
| 618 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $48,725 | $45,567 | #821 | $34,607 |
| 619 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $48,711 | $50,686 | #485 | $36,068 |
| 620 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $48,689 | $52,205 | #383 | — |
| 621 | Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | $48,687 | $51,956 | #397 | $35,067 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $61,059 | — |
Other Majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Colorado Springs psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,607 one year after graduating and $48,725 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Colorado Springs rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranks #618 by median pay four years after graduation, and #821 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.