Psychology at Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Saint Ambrose University graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Ambrose 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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| 174 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $56,867 | $53,182 | #320 | $30,176 |
| 175 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $56,837 | $50,051 | #548 | $39,211 |
| 176 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $56,821 | $57,770 | #136 | $33,556 |
| 177 | Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $56,803 | $59,750 | #95 | $32,627 |
| 178 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $56,800 | $51,684 | #418 | $31,002 |
| 179 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $56,741 | $49,797 | #560 | $30,813 |
| 180 | High Point University High Point, NC | $56,712 | $60,860 | #78 | — |
Other Majors at Saint Ambrose University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,719 | $56,691 | #204 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,850 | $60,163 | #182 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,832 | $66,151 | #865 of 966 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $74,438 | $49,039 | #82 of 126 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $73,622 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,886 | $56,275 | #289 of 452 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $67,548 | $26,608 | #42 of 610 |
| Marketing | $66,714 | $46,480 | #258 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,988 | — | #100 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,634 | $41,178 | #354 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $30,825 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Ambrose University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,627 one year after graduating and $56,803 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Ambrose University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Saint Ambrose University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #95 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Saint Ambrose University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more 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.