Psychology at Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 168 graduates a year
Emory University graduates in psychology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emory 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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| 101 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $59,905 | $52,574 | #358 | $26,103 |
| 102 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,741 | $56,861 | #166 | $28,118 |
| 103 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $59,679 | $56,802 | #169 | $32,041 |
| 104 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $59,628 | $61,727 | #69 | $32,085 |
| 105 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $59,512 | $63,845 | #43 | $34,528 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $59,487 | $56,619 | #177 | $30,956 |
| 107 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $59,446 | $61,539 | #73 | $29,874 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emory University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,085 one year after graduating and $59,628 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emory University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Emory University ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Emory University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,702.
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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.