Psychology at Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Southern University at New Orleans graduates in psychology earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University at 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 |
| … | |||||
| 985 | Taylor University Upland, IN | $39,400 | $42,269 | #955 | $30,311 |
| 986 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $39,251 | $42,085 | #962 | $31,368 |
| 987 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $39,248 | $42,119 | #961 | — |
| 988 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $39,139 | $45,306 | #835 | — |
| 989 | Hendrix College Conway, AR | $39,070 | $46,041 | #791 | $22,984 |
| 990 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $38,717 | $41,170 | #980 | — |
| 991 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,625 | $42,829 | #943 | $27,280 |
Other Majors at Southern University at New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $49,709 | — | #279 of 420 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $47,390 | $33,687 | #82 of 172 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,788 | — | #263 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,723 | $33,494 | #614 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,350 | — | #797 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,226 | $25,777 | #392 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,068 | $40,173 | #1165 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University at New Orleans psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University at New Orleans rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southern University at New Orleans ranks #988 by median pay four years after graduation, and #835 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southern University at New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,125.
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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.