Psychology at Franklin College
Franklin, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Franklin College graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franklin 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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| 524 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $49,769 | $45,842 | #803 | $38,600 |
| 525 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $49,760 | $52,963 | #331 | $31,013 |
| 526 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $49,747 | $45,267 | #839 | $26,845 |
| 527 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $49,687 | $53,305 | #313 | $31,769 |
| 528 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,669 | $48,799 | #619 | $33,150 |
| 529 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $49,642 | $44,694 | #874 | $28,707 |
| 530 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $49,609 | $53,238 | #315 | $29,418 |
Other Majors at Franklin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,829 | $57,037 | #142 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $84,491 | — | #24 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,821 | $56,487 | #185 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $58,827 | $37,759 | #94 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,636 | $24,181 | #265 of 610 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $54,298 | $36,964 | #144 of 178 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $49,725 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,423 | $47,610 | #407 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $30,969 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franklin College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,769 one year after graduating and $49,687 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franklin College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Franklin College ranks #527 by median pay four years after graduation, and #313 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Franklin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.