Psychology at Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Dalton State College graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dalton State 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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| 932 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $41,460 | $46,945 | #741 | $40,262 |
| 933 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $41,393 | $46,985 | #735 | $30,538 |
| 934 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,384 | $46,859 | #748 | $28,273 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Dalton State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,253 | $78,830 | #557 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,902 | $51,841 | #548 of 796 |
| Marketing | $64,649 | — | #301 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,224 | — | #150 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,331 | $43,424 | #784 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,341 | $37,856 | #540 of 660 |
| Social Work | $47,420 | — | #333 of 420 |
| History | $47,243 | $32,899 | #310 of 459 |
| Biology | $47,218 | $30,839 | #753 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,747 | — | #390 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,604 | $39,889 | #462 of 680 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $29,594 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dalton State College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,688 one year after graduating and $41,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dalton State College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Dalton State College ranks #935 by median pay four years after graduation, and #944 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Dalton State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,208.
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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.