Psychology at Transylvania University
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Transylvania University graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Transylvania 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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| 471 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $50,826 | $52,531 | #363 | $36,094 |
| 472 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $50,826 | $46,282 | #778 | $21,626 |
| 473 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $50,810 | $51,109 | #455 | $31,398 |
| 474 | Transylvania University Lexington, KY | $50,790 | $57,510 | #146 | — |
| 475 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $50,782 | $52,157 | #390 | $37,452 |
| 476 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $50,776 | $56,303 | #186 | $25,523 |
| 477 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $50,762 | $52,820 | #340 | — |
Other Majors at Transylvania University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,822 | $58,803 | #462 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,290 | $31,614 | #145 of 271 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,439 | — | #211 of 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Transylvania University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Transylvania University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Transylvania University ranks #474 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Transylvania University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.