Psychology at McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
McDaniel College graduates in psychology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McDaniel 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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| 93 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $60,409 | $57,497 | #147 | $28,310 |
| 94 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $60,338 | $62,785 | #52 | $35,076 |
| 95 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $60,331 | $62,505 | #59 | — |
| 96 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $60,264 | $52,889 | #336 | — |
| 97 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $60,260 | $69,755 | #20 | $31,585 |
| 98 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $60,250 | $64,296 | #37 | — |
| 99 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $60,001 | $61,022 | #77 | $36,655 |
Other Majors at McDaniel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,347 | $65,941 | #89 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,830 | $59,048 | #157 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,411 | $32,402 | #87 of 660 |
| Sociology | $55,851 | $37,728 | #147 of 462 |
| Biology | $51,307 | $33,241 | #641 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,185 | $38,122 | #409 of 610 |
| Social Work | $47,607 | — | #327 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,793 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McDaniel College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McDaniel College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, McDaniel College ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #336 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at McDaniel College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,300.
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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.