Psychology at University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
University of the Cumberlands graduates in psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Cumberlands 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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| 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 |
| 958 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $40,632 | $41,323 | #978 | — |
Other Majors at University of the Cumberlands by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,183 | $81,012 | #220 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,760 | $46,242 | #206 of 271 |
| Biology | $59,702 | $27,786 | #345 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,102 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,660 | $31,401 | #525 of 610 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,061 | $21,137 | #40 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,785 | $37,564 | #639 of 660 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $40,725 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,699 | $27,754 | #626 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,093 | $35,470 | #640 of 680 |
| Religious Education | $39,211 | — | #10 of 12 |
| Human Services | $37,823 | $32,938 | #90 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Cumberlands psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,913 one year after graduating and $40,751 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Cumberlands rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of the Cumberlands ranks #955 by median pay four years after graduation, and #786 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of the Cumberlands worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,730.
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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.