Psychology at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree
Lake Forest College graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Forest 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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| 283 | Life University Marietta, GA | $54,291 | $56,202 | #189 | $34,260 |
| 284 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $54,290 | $57,785 | #135 | $30,417 |
| 285 | Felician University Lodi, NJ | $54,288 | $47,648 | #694 | $23,254 |
| 286 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $54,270 | $53,320 | #312 | — |
| 287 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $54,268 | $50,751 | #481 | $37,121 |
| 288 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $54,182 | $57,820 | #129 | $32,276 |
| 289 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH | $54,182 | $57,820 | #130 | $32,276 |
Other Majors at Lake Forest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,583 | $61,264 | #60 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $77,554 | $48,587 | #309 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,632 | $44,283 | #46 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,580 | $42,835 | #89 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,770 | $34,317 | #287 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,901 | $32,982 | #71 of 576 |
| Economics | — | $53,529 | — |
| Social Sciences | $53,438 | $39,054 | #22 of 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,598 | $35,622 | #159 of 225 |
| Biology | $48,287 | $33,380 | #730 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $26,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Forest College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,270 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Forest College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Lake Forest College ranks #286 by median pay four years after graduation, and #312 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Lake Forest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more 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.