Psychology at Hood College
Frederick, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Hood College graduates in psychology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hood 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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| 35 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $65,926 | $70,062 | #18 | — |
| 36 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $65,694 | $62,527 | #58 | $34,654 |
| 37 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $65,356 | $66,448 | #31 | $42,108 |
| 38 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $65,110 | $57,142 | #160 | $23,358 |
| 39 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,090 | $66,177 | #32 | $27,785 |
| 40 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $65,071 | $59,210 | #103 | $36,734 |
| 41 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $64,814 | $69,555 | #21 | $34,823 |
Other Majors at Hood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,955 | $78,873 | #245 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,503 | $47,694 | #170 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,022 | $41,764 | #150 of 660 |
| Biology | $53,886 | — | #565 of 841 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,200 | — | #106 of 177 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,126 | — | #251 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,411 | — | #132 of 423 |
| Social Work | — | $32,805 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,422 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hood College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,358 one year after graduating and $65,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hood College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Hood College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Hood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.