Psychology at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Fort Valley State 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 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Valley 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 |
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| 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 |
| 789 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,292 | $46,886 | #745 | $27,677 |
| 790 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $45,276 | $50,834 | #474 | $28,695 |
| 791 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $45,215 | $48,522 | #634 | $27,653 |
| 792 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $45,193 | $45,948 | #796 | $30,101 |
Other Majors at Fort Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,411 | $31,173 | #923 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,033 | $29,445 | #609 of 660 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,881 | $49,827 | #458 of 459 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,345 | $28,794 | #47 of 49 |
| Social Work | $37,564 | $26,299 | #417 of 420 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $34,263 | — |
| Biology | — | $26,379 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,285 | $22,410 | #660 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $23,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Valley State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,677 one year after graduating and $45,292 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Valley State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fort Valley State University ranks #789 by median pay four years after graduation, and #745 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fort Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,556.
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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.