Psychology at Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Pittsburg State University graduates in psychology earn 2% 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 Pittsburg State 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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| 419 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $51,675 | $59,818 | #92 | $23,859 |
| 420 | Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE | $51,665 | $51,355 | #430 | — |
| 421 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $51,661 | $47,008 | #732 | $27,965 |
| 422 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $51,640 | $53,611 | #290 | $36,197 |
| 423 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $51,607 | $52,485 | #367 | $33,680 |
| 424 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $51,577 | $49,091 | #604 | $34,318 |
| 425 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $51,571 | $49,261 | #593 | $39,764 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Pittsburg State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $57,192 | — |
Other Majors at Pittsburg State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pittsburg State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,197 one year after graduating and $51,640 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pittsburg State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pittsburg State University ranks #422 by median pay four years after graduation, and #290 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pittsburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.