Research and Experimental Psychology at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's University Compares for Research and Experimental Psychology
All 82 colleges reporting research and experimental 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $99,344 | $91,506 | #1 | $42,947 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $86,946 | $82,755 | #3 | $53,156 |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $83,012 | $85,934 | #2 | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #6 | — |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #8 | — |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $79,571 | $70,071 | #13 | $56,504 |
| 10 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $75,261 | $80,696 | #4 | $37,377 |
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| 77 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $44,695 | $42,360 | #78 | $35,127 |
| 78 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $44,533 | $47,776 | #69 | $32,031 |
| 79 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $41,487 | $44,483 | #76 | $28,801 |
| 80 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $40,480 | $35,526 | #82 | $34,454 |
| 81 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $40,230 | $38,428 | #80 | $36,600 |
| 82 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $33,565 | $38,099 | #81 | $20,182 |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,360 | $57,612 | #214 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Biology | $76,062 | — | #42 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,839 | $46,859 | #43 of 271 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,669 | $39,055 | #226 of 660 |
| Sociology | $57,290 | $40,196 | #121 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,651 | — | #261 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,454 one year after graduating and $40,480 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.