Psychology at Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Saint Mary's College graduates in psychology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Mary's 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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| 131 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #64 | $36,190 |
| 132 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #65 | $36,190 |
| 133 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #66 | $36,190 |
| 134 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $58,218 | $62,457 | #60 | $32,213 |
| 135 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $58,144 | $52,945 | #332 | $34,531 |
| 136 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,137 | $55,334 | #212 | $32,306 |
| 137 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $58,104 | $62,335 | #62 | $31,057 |
Other Majors at Saint Mary's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,107 | $71,234 | #61 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,396 | $74,962 | #702 of 966 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,623 | — | #69 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,449 | $52,891 | #276 of 1176 |
| Biology | $68,409 | — | #120 of 841 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,587 | — | #30 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,335 | $32,322 | #82 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,665 | $41,286 | #178 of 680 |
| Social Work | $49,555 | — | #294 of 420 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $25,164 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Mary's College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,213 one year after graduating and $58,218 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Mary's College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Saint Mary's College ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Saint Mary's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,733.
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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.