Psychology at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
Nova Southeastern University graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nova Southeastern 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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| 483 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $50,633 | $57,473 | #148 | $27,606 |
| 484 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $50,582 | $51,442 | #427 | $30,054 |
| 485 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $50,579 | $50,877 | #469 | $28,420 |
| 486 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $50,563 | $53,818 | #280 | $24,711 |
| 487 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $50,549 | $51,394 | #428 | $33,936 |
| 488 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $50,507 | $54,201 | #261 | $30,359 |
| 489 | Curry College Milton, MA | $50,496 | $44,467 | #888 | $33,077 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Nova Southeastern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $60,151 | $50,652 |
Other Majors at Nova Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $122,809 | — | #1 of 64 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,004 | $77,224 | #424 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,250 | $74,202 | #58 of 253 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $82,727 | — | #9 of 156 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,874 | — | #381 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $71,972 | — | #19 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,851 | $49,156 | #453 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,302 | $37,143 | #387 of 452 |
| Biology | $57,249 | $23,110 | #446 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,487 | $23,136 | #237 of 610 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $45,287 | $31,114 | #48 of 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $28,890 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $22,098 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nova Southeastern University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,711 one year after graduating and $50,563 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nova Southeastern University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Nova Southeastern University ranks #486 by median pay four years after graduation, and #280 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Nova Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.