Psychology at Anderson University
Anderson, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Anderson University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Anderson 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 |
| … | |||||
| 637 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $48,234 | $49,040 | #605 | $35,808 |
| 638 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $48,217 | $48,501 | #637 | $31,627 |
| 639 | Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | $48,208 | $53,455 | #305 | $23,510 |
| 640 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $48,181 | $51,689 | #417 | $27,482 |
| 641 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $48,180 | $49,876 | #558 | $26,313 |
| 642 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $48,163 | $48,982 | #607 | — |
| 643 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $48,109 | $51,340 | #432 | $18,193 |
Other Majors at Anderson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,507 | $64,084 | #670 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,525 | — | #365 of 796 |
| Marketing | $68,644 | $39,577 | #213 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,736 | $34,294 | #938 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,748 | — | #211 of 420 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,172 | — | #234 of 253 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,717 | $46,637 | #179 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,968 | $44,851 | #340 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,029 | $36,742 | #516 of 610 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $43,159 | $27,285 | #30 of 43 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,966 | $35,722 | #426 of 476 |
| Dance | $41,772 | $20,329 | #27 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Anderson University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,482 one year after graduating and $48,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Anderson University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Anderson University ranks #640 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Anderson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Anderson University · Methodology
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.