Psychology at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Delaware State 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 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware 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 |
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| 590 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $49,166 | $52,716 | #347 | $35,685 |
| 591 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $49,150 | $46,949 | #739 | $36,893 |
| 592 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $49,137 | $49,973 | #553 | $29,535 |
| 593 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $49,132 | $48,838 | #615 | $27,012 |
| 594 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $49,124 | $52,717 | #346 | $28,501 |
| 595 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $49,116 | $46,916 | #743 | $33,963 |
| 596 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $49,090 | $52,386 | #371 | $29,604 |
Other Majors at Delaware State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 | $84,049 | #214 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 | — | #416 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 | $44,022 | #804 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,296 | $39,327 | #360 of 841 |
| Social Work | $56,937 | $33,413 | #91 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 | $35,998 | #168 of 476 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $54,210 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $53,838 | — | #461 of 565 |
| Criminology | $53,128 | $30,710 | #70 of 113 |
| Agriculture | $52,676 | $38,873 | #23 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 | $47,728 | #209 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 | $25,704 | #436 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,440 | $30,098 | #542 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,012 one year after graduating and $49,132 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Delaware State University ranks #593 by median pay four years after graduation, and #615 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Delaware State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.