Psychology at Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Georgia Southwestern State University graduates in psychology earn 22% 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 Georgia Southwestern 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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| 981 | Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA | $39,486 | $40,876 | #984 | — |
| 982 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $39,474 | $44,320 | #894 | — |
| 983 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $39,472 | $42,013 | #963 | $29,264 |
| 984 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $39,403 | $40,790 | #987 | $27,062 |
| 985 | Taylor University Upland, IN | $39,400 | $42,269 | #955 | $30,311 |
| 986 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $39,251 | $42,085 | #962 | $31,368 |
| 987 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $39,248 | $42,119 | #961 | — |
Other Majors at Georgia Southwestern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,811 | $76,025 | #691 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,514 | $49,765 | #559 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,973 | $37,917 | #120 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,928 | $51,890 | #637 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,043 | — | #446 of 459 |
| Marketing | $51,176 | $38,580 | #488 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,407 | — | #238 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,001 | $38,973 | #336 of 680 |
| Sociology | $43,457 | — | #417 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $32,709 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Southwestern State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,062 one year after graduating and $39,403 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Southwestern State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Georgia Southwestern State University ranks #984 by median pay four years after graduation, and #987 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Georgia Southwestern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.