Psychology at Brenau University
Gainesville, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Brenau University graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brenau 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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| 885 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $42,713 | $46,659 | #760 | $27,023 |
| 886 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,690 | $44,319 | #895 | $32,275 |
| 887 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $42,690 | $45,557 | #822 | $23,223 |
| 888 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $42,586 | $44,085 | #901 | $36,497 |
| 889 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $42,517 | $44,014 | #905 | $28,180 |
| 890 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $42,474 | $41,730 | #967 | — |
| 891 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $42,434 | $50,202 | #534 | $28,185 |
Other Majors at Brenau University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,731 | $80,786 | #408 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,114 | $43,193 | #236 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $53,693 | — | #181 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,138 | $40,980 | #425 of 680 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,591 | — | #274 of 275 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,910 | — | #180 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brenau University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,497 one year after graduating and $42,586 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brenau University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Brenau University ranks #888 by median pay four years after graduation, and #901 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Brenau University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.