Psychology at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in psychology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista 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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| 809 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $44,848 | $50,782 | #477 | $25,936 |
| 810 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $44,839 | $45,588 | #819 | $37,572 |
| 811 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,786 | $45,548 | #823 | $35,024 |
| 812 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $44,755 | $47,077 | #725 | $35,559 |
| 813 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,709 | $45,469 | #829 | $31,192 |
| 814 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $44,700 | $48,830 | #616 | $30,984 |
| 815 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $44,683 | $43,901 | #912 | $30,471 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,950 | $52,226 | #409 of 452 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,832 | — | #57 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,454 | $53,280 | #648 of 796 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Marketing | $55,330 | $42,972 | #456 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,736 | $37,641 | #370 of 660 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,185 | $37,138 | #184 of 207 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,559 one year after graduating and $44,755 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #812 by median pay four years after graduation, and #725 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.