Psychology at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Albany State University graduates in psychology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albany State 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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| 939 | Concord University Athens, WV | $41,259 | $48,812 | #617 | $20,993 |
| 940 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $41,252 | $46,825 | #751 | — |
| 941 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $41,167 | $43,406 | #927 | $35,492 |
| 942 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,153 | $42,602 | #946 | $26,187 |
| 943 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $41,112 | $48,447 | #643 | $21,846 |
| 944 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,110 | $45,585 | #820 | $26,626 |
| 945 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,008 | $43,969 | #910 | $34,647 |
Other Majors at Albany State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,799 | $77,491 | #431 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,909 | — | #158 of 253 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,046 | — | #159 of 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,363 | — | #783 of 796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,264 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,782 | $39,031 | #175 of 680 |
| Marketing | $50,366 | $37,120 | #495 of 516 |
| Biology | $49,440 | $30,588 | #701 of 841 |
| Social Work | $49,331 | — | #304 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,310 | $31,868 | #510 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,246 | $35,784 | #1101 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,777 | — | #400 of 476 |
| Education | $41,282 | $28,034 | #25 of 27 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,265 | — | #638 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $29,798 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albany State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,187 one year after graduating and $41,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albany State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Albany State University ranks #942 by median pay four years after graduation, and #946 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Albany State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,770.
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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.