Psychology at Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Florida Southern College graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Southern 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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| 333 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $53,380 | $47,007 | #733 | $43,646 |
| 334 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $53,373 | $54,265 | #257 | $26,709 |
| 335 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $53,346 | $50,774 | #479 | $32,505 |
| 336 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $53,344 | $56,778 | #171 | $28,316 |
| 337 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $53,334 | $50,763 | #480 | $26,431 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Florida Southern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,335 | $75,019 | #234 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $82,328 | — | #292 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,480 | $36,669 | #417 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,104 | $43,581 | #575 of 1176 |
| Biology | $58,782 | $29,222 | #381 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,128 | — | #395 of 565 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $52,796 | $35,023 | #155 of 178 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $51,925 | $22,336 | #8 of 255 |
| Criminology | $49,829 | $39,713 | #92 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,315 | $46,088 | #274 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $46,418 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $43,549 | $26,616 | #55 of 62 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $38,358 | — | #64 of 64 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Southern College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,316 one year after graduating and $53,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Southern College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Florida Southern College ranks #336 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Florida Southern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.