Psychology at Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Covenant College graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Covenant College 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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| 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 |
| 892 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #827 | $34,095 |
Other Majors at Covenant College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $75,186 | $46,628 | #41 of 271 |
| Economics | $62,761 | — | #341 of 368 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $44,909 | — | #52 of 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,077 | — | #572 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Covenant College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,180 one year after graduating and $42,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Covenant College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Covenant College ranks #889 by median pay four years after graduation, and #905 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Covenant College 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.