Psychology at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree
University of Iowa graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 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 |
| 460 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $51,021 | $46,426 | #773 | $29,346 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $63,873 | — |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,057 one year after graduating and $51,031 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Iowa ranks #457 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,312.
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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.