Psychology at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 155 graduates a year
Central Connecticut State University graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Connecticut State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 338 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $53,277 | $50,891 | #468 | $33,174 |
| 339 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $53,242 | $55,401 | #210 | $36,970 |
| 340 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,237 | $48,442 | #644 | $32,603 |
| 341 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $53,227 | $47,921 | #677 | $33,153 |
| 342 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $53,224 | $48,955 | #608 | $32,306 |
| 343 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $53,220 | $56,646 | #174 | $25,930 |
| 344 | American International College Springfield, MA | $53,219 | $46,865 | #747 | $40,467 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Connecticut State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,153 one year after graduating and $53,227 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Connecticut State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Central Connecticut State University ranks #341 by median pay four years after graduation, and #677 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Central Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.