Psychology at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Washington 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 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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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| 800 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $45,053 | $51,139 | #450 | $25,589 |
| 801 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $45,020 | $45,772 | #807 | $33,220 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,490 one year after graduating and $44,955 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Washington College ranks #803 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1003 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.