Psychology at Taylor University
Upland, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Taylor University graduates in psychology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Taylor 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 |
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| 982 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $39,474 | $44,320 | #894 | — |
| 983 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $39,472 | $42,013 | #963 | $29,264 |
| 984 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $39,403 | $40,790 | #987 | $27,062 |
| 985 | Taylor University Upland, IN | $39,400 | $42,269 | #955 | $30,311 |
| 986 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $39,251 | $42,085 | #962 | $31,368 |
| 987 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $39,248 | $42,119 | #961 | — |
| 988 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $39,139 | $45,306 | #835 | — |
Other Majors at Taylor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $108,812 | $77,081 | #123 of 349 |
| Marketing | $78,191 | $49,939 | #89 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,192 | $53,504 | #206 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $61,164 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $60,336 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $57,113 | $30,723 | #46 of 64 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,403 | — | #35 of 144 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,237 | $45,389 | #231 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,105 | $44,028 | #305 of 345 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,573 | $25,471 | #103 of 137 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | $37,035 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $31,921 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Taylor University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,311 one year after graduating and $39,400 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Taylor University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Taylor University ranks #985 by median pay four years after graduation, and #955 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Taylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.