Psychology at Boston University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 305 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in psychology earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston University 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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| 47 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $63,957 | $56,321 | #184 | $37,460 |
| 48 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $63,908 | $60,827 | #81 | $21,970 |
| 49 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $63,847 | $58,097 | #121 | $30,570 |
| 50 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,838 | $56,216 | #188 | $39,175 |
| 51 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,746 | $62,783 | #53 | $37,863 |
| 52 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $63,617 | $57,887 | #127 | $28,661 |
| 53 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $63,396 | $57,077 | #161 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Boston University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,606 | — | $64,500 |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,175 one year after graduating and $63,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Boston University ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.