Psychology at Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Loyola University New Orleans graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University New Orleans 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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| 573 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #353 | $30,682 |
| 574 | Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA | $49,396 | $51,135 | #452 | $25,170 |
| 575 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $49,393 | $44,469 | #887 | $31,377 |
| 576 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $49,380 | $57,161 | #159 | $24,241 |
| 577 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $49,374 | $50,214 | #529 | $33,168 |
| 578 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $49,361 | $47,150 | #721 | $37,673 |
| 579 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $49,360 | $52,924 | #334 | — |
Other Majors at Loyola University New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,590 | — | #496 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,909 | $26,281 | #326 of 565 |
| Criminology | $58,058 | $35,578 | #42 of 113 |
| Marketing | $53,481 | $32,079 | #478 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,240 | $36,004 | #152 of 178 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,374 | — | #75 of 137 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $42,089 | $20,257 | #35 of 43 |
| Music | $39,658 | — | #191 of 268 |
| Journalism | — | $37,206 | — |
| Biology | — | $30,181 | — |
| Sociology | — | $26,581 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University New Orleans psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,241 one year after graduating and $49,380 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University New Orleans rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Loyola University New Orleans ranks #576 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Loyola University New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,898.
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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.