Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Palm Beach Atlantic 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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| 424 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $51,577 | $49,091 | #604 | $34,318 |
| 425 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $51,571 | $49,261 | #593 | $39,764 |
| 426 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $51,553 | $53,506 | #302 | $30,858 |
| 427 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $51,530 | $54,847 | #236 | $35,403 |
| 428 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $51,526 | $46,885 | #746 | $27,557 |
| 429 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $51,474 | $45,328 | #833 | — |
| 430 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $51,470 | $52,330 | #376 | $30,511 |
Other Majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,008 | $70,586 | #861 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,689 | — | #382 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,379 | — | #161 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,081 | $46,970 | #829 of 1176 |
| Biology | $56,258 | $28,991 | #482 of 841 |
| Marketing | $53,668 | $39,743 | #474 of 516 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $53,398 | $28,383 | #6 of 25 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,847 | — | #512 of 660 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $42,589 | — | #2 of 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $39,151 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Palm Beach Atlantic University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,403 one year after graduating and $51,530 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Palm Beach Atlantic University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Palm Beach Atlantic University ranks #427 by median pay four years after graduation, and #236 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,844.
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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.