Psychology at Aurora University
Aurora, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Aurora University graduates in psychology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Aurora 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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| 217 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $55,824 | $53,324 | #311 | $40,958 |
| 218 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO | $55,773 | $59,800 | #93 | $31,232 |
| 219 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $55,739 | $50,719 | #483 | — |
| 220 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $55,697 | $54,722 | #242 | $31,484 |
| 221 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $55,673 | $53,180 | #321 | $29,743 |
| 222 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $55,664 | $54,690 | #244 | $33,820 |
| 223 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $55,540 | $59,270 | #102 | $28,972 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aurora University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,484 one year after graduating and $55,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aurora University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Aurora University ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Aurora University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,585.
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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.