Psychology at Post University
Waterbury, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
Post University graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Post 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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| 572 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #352 | $30,682 |
| 573 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #353 | $30,682 |
| 574 | Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA | $49,396 | $51,135 | #452 | $25,170 |
| 575 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $49,393 | $44,469 | #887 | $31,377 |
| 576 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $49,380 | $57,161 | #159 | $24,241 |
| 577 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $49,374 | $50,214 | #529 | $33,168 |
| 578 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $49,361 | $47,150 | #721 | $37,673 |
Other Majors at Post University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,249 | $63,383 | #116 of 166 |
| Marketing | $74,201 | $54,931 | #129 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,190 | $59,213 | #395 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,512 | $61,704 | #391 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,363 | $55,402 | #355 of 452 |
| Homeland Security | $66,145 | $53,772 | #19 of 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,913 | $49,449 | #174 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,606 | $29,592 | #232 of 610 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $51,731 | $39,838 | #33 of 39 |
| Human Services | $51,181 | $41,124 | #35 of 94 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,643 | $31,627 | #134 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Post University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,377 one year after graduating and $49,393 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Post University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Post University ranks #575 by median pay four years after graduation, and #887 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Post University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,072.
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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.