Psychology at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 125 graduates a year
College of the Holy Cross graduates in psychology earn 46% 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 College of the Holy Cross 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 |
| 11 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $74,178 | $67,497 | #26 | $35,595 |
| 12 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,095 | $65,248 | #34 | $41,099 |
| 13 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $73,684 | $74,937 | #10 | $35,462 |
| 14 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $73,646 | $72,357 | #17 | $44,088 |
| 15 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $73,435 | $74,684 | #12 | $36,235 |
Other Majors at College of the Holy Cross by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $118,131 | $69,288 | #35 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,088 | $73,234 | #14 of 796 |
| Physics | $99,165 | — | #8 of 107 |
| Mathematics | $96,927 | $61,761 | #31 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $93,122 | $47,313 | #1 of 209 |
| Biology | $92,914 | $43,276 | #4 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,088 | $47,029 | #23 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,301 | $52,210 | #13 of 225 |
| Computer Science | — | $74,842 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $74,214 | $43,362 | #6 of 576 |
| History | $72,423 | $42,345 | #18 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,290 | $41,820 | #18 of 207 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $71,280 | $46,530 | #10 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,642 | $36,583 | #40 of 462 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,639 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Holy Cross psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,099 one year after graduating and $74,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Holy Cross rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, College of the Holy Cross ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at College of the Holy Cross worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,990.
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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.