Psychology at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Grand View 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 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View 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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| 660 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $47,816 | $48,098 | #665 | $27,698 |
| 661 | Corban University Salem, OR | $47,815 | $48,097 | #666 | $32,244 |
| 662 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $47,802 | $46,965 | #737 | $31,978 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Biology | $66,623 | $43,237 | #154 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,126 | $51,251 | #149 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,906 | $45,175 | #248 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Human Services | $44,106 | $40,750 | #71 of 94 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,944 | $26,996 | #253 of 299 |
| Social Work | $41,210 | $40,736 | #408 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,709 one year after graduating and $47,798 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Grand View University ranks #663 by median pay four years after graduation, and #525 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.