Psychology at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
University of Southern Maine graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Maine 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 |
| … | |||||
| 774 | Hollins University Roanoke, VA | $45,633 | $41,553 | #971 | — |
| 775 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $45,623 | $40,043 | #998 | $18,775 |
| 776 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $45,539 | $46,300 | #777 | $30,210 |
| 777 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $45,529 | $48,385 | #649 | $33,621 |
| 778 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $45,469 | $50,418 | #500 | $26,524 |
| 779 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $45,455 | $41,361 | #976 | $34,826 |
| 780 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $45,420 | $46,193 | #783 | $32,694 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Maine psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,621 one year after graduating and $45,529 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Maine rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Southern Maine ranks #777 by median pay four years after graduation, and #649 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Southern Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.