Psychology at Indiana University-East
Richmond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 126 graduates a year
Indiana University-East graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-East 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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| 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 |
| 531 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $49,596 | $53,207 | #318 | $33,938 |
| 532 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $49,596 | $52,293 | #379 | $29,503 |
| 533 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $49,593 | $45,126 | #853 | $17,772 |
| 534 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $49,587 | $53,214 | #317 | — |
Other Majors at Indiana University-East by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,212 | $72,491 | #638 of 966 |
| Mathematics | $71,223 | $58,764 | #147 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $67,007 | $54,860 | #102 of 271 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $66,597 | $60,513 | #4 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,886 | $47,114 | #678 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,141 | $37,463 | #266 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,389 | $39,936 | #219 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,990 | $45,204 | #439 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,103 | $38,610 | #383 of 680 |
| Social Work | $43,470 | $32,748 | #394 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,061 | $28,920 | #534 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-East psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,938 one year after graduating and $49,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-East rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Indiana University-East ranks #531 by median pay four years after graduation, and #318 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Indiana University-East worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,826.
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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.