Psychology at Trinity College
Hartford, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Trinity College graduates in psychology earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trinity College 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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| 26 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,033 | $61,671 | #71 | $44,760 |
| 27 | Elon University Elon, NC | $69,856 | $74,965 | #9 | $36,668 |
| 28 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $69,793 | $74,875 | #11 | — |
| 29 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $69,730 | $62,779 | #54 | $48,406 |
| 30 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $67,249 | $64,007 | #42 | $30,023 |
| 31 | National University San Diego, CA | $66,849 | $60,828 | #80 | $38,523 |
| 32 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $66,206 | $67,332 | #27 | $51,645 |
Other Majors at Trinity College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $122,068 | $71,191 | #27 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,097 | $42,979 | #10 of 565 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $82,638 | $56,902 | #8 of 34 |
| Area Studies | $73,229 | — | #9 of 70 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $68,998 | $47,952 | #28 of 207 |
| English Language and Literature | $68,063 | — | #18 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $67,115 | $44,823 | #24 of 67 |
| Mathematics | — | $63,076 | — |
| Biology | — | $52,179 | — |
| Sociology | — | $50,077 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trinity College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,406 one year after graduating and $69,730 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trinity College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Trinity College ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Trinity College worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,907.
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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.