Psychology at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Louisiana State University-Alexandria graduates in psychology earn 13% less 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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria 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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| 830 | Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | $44,161 | $47,391 | #711 | — |
| 831 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,116 | $45,905 | #801 | $38,262 |
| 832 | Troy University Troy, AL | $44,102 | $50,060 | #546 | $31,479 |
| 833 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA | $44,069 | $51,013 | #462 | $30,362 |
| 834 | Union University Jackson, TN | $44,056 | $48,126 | #663 | — |
| 835 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $44,053 | $47,275 | #715 | $29,400 |
| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $44,045 | $49,452 | #588 | $36,464 |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University-Alexandria by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,651 | $82,919 | #434 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,560 | $39,917 | #422 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,772 | $38,225 | #1092 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,171 | $32,463 | #349 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $40,820 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University-Alexandria psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,362 one year after graduating and $44,069 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University-Alexandria rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Louisiana State University-Alexandria ranks #833 by median pay four years after graduation, and #462 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Louisiana State University-Alexandria worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,199.
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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.