Psychology at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Bloomington graduates in psychology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Bloomington 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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| 307 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $53,937 | $47,497 | #703 | $34,353 |
| 308 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $53,927 | $54,844 | #237 | $37,203 |
| 309 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $53,898 | $51,300 | #437 | $23,122 |
| 310 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $53,867 | $57,789 | #134 | $33,810 |
| 311 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,829 | $56,622 | #176 | $32,673 |
| 312 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $53,775 | $55,231 | #219 | $41,164 |
| 313 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $53,744 | $57,204 | #156 | $31,016 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Indiana University-Bloomington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $131,290 | — |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Bloomington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Bloomington psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,810 one year after graduating and $53,867 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Bloomington rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Indiana University-Bloomington ranks #310 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.