Psychology at Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Georgetown College graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown 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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| 235 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $55,370 | $52,890 | #335 | $31,060 |
| 236 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $55,333 | $57,327 | #152 | $33,487 |
| 237 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $55,329 | $57,440 | #149 | $36,913 |
| 238 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $55,295 | $62,611 | #57 | $33,921 |
| 239 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $55,288 | $55,614 | #202 | $26,790 |
| 240 | Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | $55,226 | $52,564 | #361 | $34,585 |
| 241 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $55,196 | $50,225 | #527 | $31,355 |
Other Majors at Georgetown College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $68,191 | — | #128 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,526 | $37,620 | #150 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,395 | $35,442 | #401 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,921 one year after graduating and $55,295 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Georgetown College ranks #238 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Georgetown College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,749.
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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.