Psychology at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Grambling State University graduates in psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grambling State 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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| 856 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $43,672 | $46,047 | #790 | — |
| 857 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $43,607 | $46,782 | #753 | $32,022 |
| 858 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $43,566 | $41,466 | #973 | — |
| 859 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,561 | $50,425 | #498 | — |
| 860 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $43,522 | $44,249 | #897 | $23,054 |
| 861 | Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA | $43,511 | $39,621 | #1002 | $31,123 |
| 862 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $43,457 | $44,196 | #898 | $26,303 |
Other Majors at Grambling State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,760 | $40,864 | #29 of 34 |
| Information Science/Studies | $54,803 | — | #143 of 148 |
| Biology | $54,628 | $27,164 | #539 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,208 | — | #791 of 796 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $45,159 | $19,830 | #48 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,729 | $23,418 | #1153 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,665 | $22,864 | #311 of 345 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $23,046 | #620 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,324 | $27,375 | #590 of 660 |
| Social Work | $42,644 | $26,980 | #401 of 420 |
| Marketing | $41,150 | — | #514 of 516 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $23,073 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grambling State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,561 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grambling State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Grambling State University ranks #859 by median pay four years after graduation, and #498 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Grambling State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,000.
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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.