Psychology at Fisher College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Fisher College graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fisher 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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| 924 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #636 | $31,165 |
| 925 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $41,766 | $47,408 | #709 | $22,705 |
| 926 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,668 | $44,350 | #892 | $32,346 |
| 927 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $41,644 | $36,672 | #1013 | $36,873 |
| 928 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK | $41,641 | $46,753 | #755 | — |
| 929 | Newberry College Newberry, SC | $41,585 | $46,111 | #787 | — |
| 930 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $41,580 | $42,275 | #954 | $28,175 |
Other Majors at Fisher College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,199 | — | #177 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $80,136 | $45,695 | #5 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,576 | $53,754 | #389 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $63,505 | $61,133 | #97 of 275 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,535 | $38,510 | #429 of 660 |
| Human Services | $48,902 | $35,289 | #45 of 94 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | $36,306 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fisher College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,873 one year after graduating and $41,644 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fisher College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fisher College ranks #927 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1013 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fisher College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% 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.