Psychology at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Clark University graduates in psychology earn 21% 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 Clark 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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| 79 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $61,339 | $55,814 | #196 | $31,825 |
| 80 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $61,214 | $53,722 | #284 | $28,334 |
| 81 | Widener University Chester, PA | $61,205 | $62,246 | #63 | $37,224 |
| 82 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $61,203 | $53,896 | #274 | $33,264 |
| 83 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $61,121 | $60,198 | #88 | $35,096 |
| 84 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $61,103 | $55,600 | #203 | $33,043 |
| 85 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,050 | $55,552 | #204 | $30,614 |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Economics | $91,094 | $34,023 | #99 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Sociology | $64,988 | — | #34 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,429 | $37,590 | #397 of 841 |
| History | $53,926 | — | #156 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,113 | $22,670 | #377 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $45,710 | — | #29 of 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,264 one year after graduating and $61,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Clark University ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #274 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Clark University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.