Psychology at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 591 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in psychology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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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| 104 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $59,628 | $61,727 | #69 | $32,085 |
| 105 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $59,512 | $63,845 | #43 | $34,528 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $59,487 | $56,619 | #177 | $30,956 |
| 107 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $59,446 | $61,539 | #73 | $29,874 |
| 108 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $59,398 | $56,738 | #173 | $38,396 |
| 109 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $59,317 | $56,457 | #181 | $38,117 |
| 110 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $59,226 | $53,931 | #270 | $36,818 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Georgia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $138,375 | $115,825 | — |
Other Majors at University of Georgia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,874 one year after graduating and $59,446 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Georgia ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,845.
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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.