Psychology at Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Monmouth College graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Monmouth 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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| 679 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $47,373 | $50,422 | #499 | — |
| 680 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $47,367 | $48,173 | #660 | $28,186 |
| 681 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $47,359 | $48,165 | #662 | — |
| 682 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $47,329 | $46,500 | #767 | — |
| 683 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $47,301 | $45,021 | #859 | — |
| 684 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,285 | $48,950 | #609 | $26,448 |
| 685 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $47,282 | $45,003 | #860 | $29,107 |
Other Majors at Monmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,326 | — | #570 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,916 | $43,162 | #538 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $51,377 | $32,036 | #167 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,093 | $29,027 | #413 of 610 |
| Economics | — | $47,048 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,462 | — | #541 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,058 | — | #601 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $32,103 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Monmouth College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Monmouth College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Monmouth College ranks #682 by median pay four years after graduation, and #767 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Monmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less 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.