Psychology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates in psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University-Shreveport 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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| 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 | — |
| 959 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $40,574 | $43,528 | #923 | $33,846 |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University-Shreveport by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,276 | $60,259 | #299 of 349 |
| Public Health | $61,423 | — | #80 of 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,117 | $37,466 | #694 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,808 | $43,321 | #971 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,352 | $48,717 | #142 of 680 |
| Marketing | $52,371 | $35,115 | #483 of 516 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,127 | $34,855 | #319 of 476 |
| Biology | $45,759 | $24,405 | #777 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $26,536 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University-Shreveport psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,863 one year after graduating and $40,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University-Shreveport rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ranks #956 by median pay four years after graduation, and #722 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,059.
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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.