Psychology at Spalding University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Spalding University graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spalding 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 |
| … | |||||
| 929 | Newberry College Newberry, SC | $41,585 | $46,111 | #787 | — |
| 930 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $41,580 | $42,275 | #954 | $28,175 |
| 931 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $41,544 | $43,006 | #936 | $29,375 |
| 932 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $41,460 | $46,945 | #741 | $40,262 |
| 933 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $41,393 | $46,985 | #735 | $30,538 |
| 934 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,384 | $46,859 | #748 | $28,273 |
| 935 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $41,357 | $42,813 | #944 | $30,688 |
Other Majors at Spalding University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,983 | $65,552 | #808 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,288 | — | #615 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,325 | $47,596 | #178 of 271 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $59,761 | $33,822 | #79 of 156 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,416 | $14,940 | #331 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spalding University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,262 one year after graduating and $41,460 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spalding University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Spalding University ranks #932 by median pay four years after graduation, and #741 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Spalding University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,250.
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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.