Psychology at McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
McKendree University graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McKendree 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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| 1000 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $37,992 | $41,502 | #972 | $28,217 |
| 1001 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $37,934 | $41,439 | #974 | $30,170 |
| 1002 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $37,925 | $46,015 | #792 | $28,130 |
| 1003 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $37,892 | $37,229 | #1011 | $31,919 |
| 1004 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $37,868 | $45,946 | #797 | $18,767 |
| 1005 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $37,861 | $34,476 | #1023 | $28,513 |
| 1006 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $37,841 | $34,458 | #1024 | — |
Other Majors at McKendree University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,916 | $73,156 | #716 of 966 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $69,002 | $45,899 | #107 of 126 |
| Marketing | $65,696 | $34,872 | #279 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $63,519 | $49,505 | #135 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,361 | $55,313 | #688 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,173 | $43,339 | #751 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,238 | $31,678 | #363 of 841 |
| Biopsychology | $58,057 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,784 | $31,259 | #325 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,428 | $40,015 | #223 of 462 |
| Mathematics | — | $51,157 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $43,707 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McKendree University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,919 one year after graduating and $37,892 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McKendree University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, McKendree University ranks #1003 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1011 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at McKendree University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.