Psychology at Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Spelman College graduates in psychology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spelman College 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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| 360 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $52,818 | $51,893 | #403 | $29,801 |
| 361 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $52,805 | $54,235 | #259 | $32,674 |
| 362 | Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT | $52,803 | $47,540 | #700 | $45,428 |
| 363 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $52,775 | $54,633 | #245 | $29,343 |
| 364 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $52,758 | $51,961 | #396 | $33,694 |
| 365 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $52,742 | $47,992 | #672 | $29,727 |
| 366 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $52,742 | $50,199 | #535 | $29,802 |
Other Majors at Spelman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $98,692 | — |
| Mathematics | $94,634 | — | #33 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,456 | $59,907 | #186 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,378 | $39,050 | #176 of 565 |
| Sociology | $62,587 | — | #53 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,425 | $31,129 | #37 of 576 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,978 | $28,357 | #70 of 156 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,538 | $25,753 | #44 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,364 | — | #227 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,995 | $21,638 | #712 of 841 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,137 | $28,080 | #103 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spelman College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,343 one year after graduating and $52,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spelman College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Spelman College ranks #363 by median pay four years after graduation, and #245 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Spelman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,674.
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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.