Psychology at Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Goucher College graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Goucher College 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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| 802 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $44,997 | $48,288 | #653 | $28,202 |
| 803 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $44,955 | $39,453 | #1003 | $34,490 |
| 804 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $44,902 | $46,616 | #761 | $31,177 |
| 805 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $44,901 | $39,406 | #1004 | $31,463 |
| 806 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $44,881 | $54,455 | #252 | $24,757 |
| 807 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $44,872 | $52,878 | #337 | $29,198 |
| 808 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $44,857 | $45,620 | #816 | — |
Other Majors at Goucher College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,402 | $46,511 | #565 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,752 | — | #368 of 660 |
| Economics | $51,727 | $46,774 | #365 of 368 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,333 | $32,545 | #370 of 576 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $25,868 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Goucher College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,463 one year after graduating and $44,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Goucher College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Goucher College ranks #805 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1004 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Goucher College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.