Psychology at Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Southeastern University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How 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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| 646 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $48,050 | $45,734 | #810 | $30,572 |
| 647 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $48,033 | $48,850 | #614 | $29,007 |
| 648 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $48,014 | $51,481 | #424 | $31,663 |
| 649 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $48,011 | $51,102 | #456 | $26,915 |
| 650 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $48,006 | $56,571 | #179 | $31,866 |
| 651 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $48,005 | $43,679 | #917 | $27,351 |
| 652 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $48,001 | $51,224 | #444 | $37,636 |
Other Majors at Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,909 | $70,612 | #962 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,827 | $34,939 | #937 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,318 | $38,260 | #49 of 158 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,899 | $27,983 | #363 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,697 | $47,966 | #127 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,194 | — | #199 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,334 | $42,582 | #272 of 680 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $49,310 | $33,096 | #1 of 5 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,343 | $41,291 | #539 of 660 |
| Human Services | $48,006 | $32,373 | #55 of 94 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,427 | $25,994 | #510 of 610 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $44,106 | $29,809 | #16 of 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $30,430 | $35,209 | #29 of 29 |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | $29,713 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,915 one year after graduating and $48,011 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southeastern University ranks #649 by median pay four years after graduation, and #456 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.