Psychology at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Columbus 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 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus 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 |
| … | |||||
| 935 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $41,357 | $42,813 | #944 | $30,688 |
| 936 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $41,344 | $48,912 | #610 | $31,282 |
| 937 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $41,303 | $45,119 | #854 | $28,705 |
| 938 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $41,266 | $42,719 | #945 | $25,492 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,492 one year after graduating and $41,266 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Columbus State University ranks #938 by median pay four years after graduation, and #945 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Columbus 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 $25,390.
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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.