Psychology at Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree
Oglethorpe 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 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oglethorpe 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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| 571 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #351 | $30,682 |
| 572 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #352 | $30,682 |
| 573 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #353 | $30,682 |
| 574 | Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA | $49,396 | $51,135 | #452 | $25,170 |
| 575 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $49,393 | $44,469 | #887 | $31,377 |
| 576 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $49,380 | $57,161 | #159 | $24,241 |
| 577 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $49,374 | $50,214 | #529 | $33,168 |
Other Majors at Oglethorpe University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $56,121 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,609 | $40,771 | #976 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $48,774 | $32,415 | #62 of 137 |
| Biology | — | $27,337 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $22,866 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oglethorpe University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,170 one year after graduating and $49,396 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oglethorpe University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Oglethorpe University ranks #574 by median pay four years after graduation, and #452 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Oglethorpe University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.