Psychology at Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Ave Maria 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 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ave Maria 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 |
| … | |||||
| 583 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $49,255 | $43,374 | #929 | $33,197 |
| 584 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $49,253 | $52,343 | #375 | $33,368 |
| 585 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,251 | $51,131 | #453 | $38,264 |
| 586 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $49,235 | $52,404 | #370 | $30,640 |
| 587 | Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | $49,220 | $51,216 | #445 | $39,874 |
| 588 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $49,216 | $50,053 | #547 | $32,348 |
| 589 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $49,207 | $44,775 | #869 | — |
Other Majors at Ave Maria University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,237 | — | #452 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $69,058 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $67,139 | — | #37 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,839 | — | #638 of 1176 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $42,457 | $26,924 | #18 of 25 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,842 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ave Maria University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,640 one year after graduating and $49,235 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ave Maria University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ave Maria University ranks #586 by median pay four years after graduation, and #370 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ave Maria University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,775.
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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.