Psychology at Loras College
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Loras College graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loras 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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| 453 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $51,083 | $53,154 | #323 | $32,915 |
| 454 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $51,061 | $46,460 | #770 | $26,857 |
| 455 | Kean University Union, NJ | $51,052 | $44,808 | #867 | $31,475 |
| 456 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $51,036 | $53,684 | #287 | $23,564 |
| 457 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $51,031 | $53,678 | #288 | $33,057 |
| 458 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $51,029 | $48,569 | #630 | $28,007 |
| 459 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $51,024 | $53,093 | #327 | $33,226 |
Other Majors at Loras College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,989 | $59,434 | #208 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,811 | $61,147 | #360 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,010 | $46,541 | #207 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,266 | $41,810 | #568 of 1176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,087 | $40,938 | #92 of 178 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,901 | — | #162 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,411 | $47,413 | #139 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,233 | $31,493 | #181 of 610 |
| Social Work | $50,789 | — | #230 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,172 | $40,328 | #379 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,741 | $36,821 | #568 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loras College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,564 one year after graduating and $51,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loras College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Loras College ranks #456 by median pay four years after graduation, and #287 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Loras College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,173.
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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.