Psychology at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Berea College graduates in psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea 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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| 951 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $40,797 | $43,781 | #915 | $25,637 |
| 952 | King University Bristol, TN | $40,796 | $44,565 | #882 | $28,795 |
| 953 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $40,791 | $43,530 | #922 | $27,681 |
| 954 | Berea College Berea, KY | $40,768 | $46,162 | #785 | — |
| 955 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $40,751 | $46,142 | #786 | $36,913 |
| 956 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $40,731 | $47,149 | #722 | $28,863 |
| 957 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $40,673 | $43,648 | #919 | $24,666 |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,491 | $35,185 | #256 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Business/Commerce | $52,456 | $44,627 | #246 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,722 | $13,403 | #488 of 576 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,352 | $28,495 | #46 of 49 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Biology | $32,729 | $26,744 | #839 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,013 | $20,036 | #413 of 423 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Berea College ranks #954 by median pay four years after graduation, and #785 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.