Psychology at Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Clark Atlanta University graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark Atlanta 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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| 782 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $45,390 | $48,238 | #654 | $35,259 |
| 783 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $45,388 | $44,593 | #880 | $31,386 |
| 784 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $45,377 | $47,217 | #718 | $34,411 |
| 785 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,368 | $46,965 | #738 | $22,328 |
| 786 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $45,340 | $41,286 | #979 | $32,679 |
| 787 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $45,323 | $48,623 | #626 | $24,061 |
| 788 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $45,309 | $53,603 | #292 | $30,864 |
Other Majors at Clark Atlanta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $54,657 | $27,016 | #142 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,911 | $30,518 | #993 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,012 | $27,715 | #560 of 660 |
| Biology | $45,413 | $24,763 | #781 of 841 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,498 | $25,194 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,335 | $21,413 | #157 of 158 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $28,554 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,420 | $20,974 | #297 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark Atlanta University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,328 one year after graduating and $45,368 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark Atlanta University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Clark Atlanta University ranks #785 by median pay four years after graduation, and #738 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Clark Atlanta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.