Psychology at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 495 graduates a year
Georgia State University graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia 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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| 597 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $49,081 | $49,916 | #556 | $34,534 |
| 598 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $49,063 | $49,352 | #590 | $33,179 |
| 599 | Langston University Langston, OK | $49,061 | $55,084 | #225 | $30,729 |
| 600 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,050 | $50,777 | #478 | $28,904 |
| 601 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $49,048 | $49,867 | #559 | $29,099 |
| 602 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $49,018 | $44,635 | #878 | $32,550 |
| 603 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $49,003 | $53,530 | #298 | $29,086 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,904 one year after graduating and $49,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Georgia State University ranks #600 by median pay four years after graduation, and #478 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Georgia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.