Psychology at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drake 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 |
| … | |||||
| 663 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $47,798 | $50,278 | #525 | $34,709 |
| 664 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $47,763 | $50,970 | #465 | $30,456 |
| 665 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $47,720 | $51,210 | #446 | $27,484 |
| 666 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $47,706 | $50,181 | #537 | — |
| 667 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $47,699 | $48,496 | #638 | $32,937 |
| 668 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,671 | $50,872 | #471 | — |
| 669 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,659 | $48,455 | #640 | $31,353 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,706 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Drake University ranks #666 by median pay four years after graduation, and #537 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,248.
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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.