Psychology at Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 126 graduates a year
Middle Georgia State University graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle 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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| 700 | Milligan University Milligan, TN | $46,990 | $51,332 | #433 | — |
| 701 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK | $46,983 | $52,751 | #343 | — |
| 702 | College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA | $46,976 | $41,367 | #975 | — |
| 703 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $46,976 | $48,630 | #625 | $28,262 |
| 704 | Coker University Hartsville, SC | $46,921 | $52,028 | #394 | $25,870 |
| 705 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $46,917 | $47,701 | #691 | $30,396 |
| 706 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $46,912 | $47,710 | #690 | $28,982 |
Other Majors at Middle Georgia State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $96,123 | — | #3 of 13 |
| Air Transportation | $93,627 | $41,028 | #13 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,255 | $70,650 | #929 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,797 | $49,052 | #493 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,734 | $47,825 | #425 of 459 |
| Biology | $60,578 | $35,281 | #313 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,719 | $35,930 | #411 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,369 | $41,634 | #195 of 680 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,999 | $34,613 | #247 of 275 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,671 | — | #372 of 476 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $40,971 | $38,638 | #23 of 24 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | — | $28,024 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Georgia State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,262 one year after graduating and $46,976 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Georgia State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Middle Georgia State University ranks #703 by median pay four years after graduation, and #625 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Middle Georgia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.