Psychology at University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University of New Orleans graduates in psychology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of 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 |
| … | |||||
| 1006 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $37,841 | $34,458 | #1024 | — |
| 1007 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $37,822 | $35,999 | #1018 | — |
| 1008 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $37,793 | $40,226 | #993 | — |
| 1009 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $37,747 | $43,695 | #916 | $21,243 |
| 1010 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $37,508 | $40,239 | #992 | $32,826 |
| 1011 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $37,473 | $43,378 | #928 | $26,988 |
| 1012 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $37,472 | $40,178 | #996 | $34,226 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Orleans psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,243 one year after graduating and $37,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Orleans rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of New Orleans ranks #1009 by median pay four years after graduation, and #916 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,960.
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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.