Psychology at Lasell University
Newton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Lasell University graduates in psychology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lasell 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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| 262 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $54,728 | $58,251 | #118 | $30,140 |
| 263 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $54,717 | $48,184 | #657 | $36,492 |
| 264 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $54,707 | $64,721 | #35 | $39,655 |
| 265 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $54,702 | $48,171 | #661 | $33,105 |
| 266 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $54,636 | $56,851 | #167 | $27,741 |
| 267 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $54,568 | $54,889 | #234 | $32,599 |
| 268 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $54,530 | $50,156 | #540 | $36,964 |
Other Majors at Lasell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,304 | $44,481 | #337 of 452 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $69,156 | $38,438 | #5 of 42 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $68,693 | $31,858 | #15 of 137 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,677 | $45,612 | #512 of 796 |
| Marketing | $67,400 | $41,450 | #240 of 516 |
| Criminology | $56,766 | $40,527 | #52 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,572 | $28,016 | #945 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,292 | $36,606 | #242 of 610 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,185 | — | #203 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,172 | $30,379 | #355 of 660 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,378 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $32,379 | $29,661 | #293 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lasell University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,105 one year after graduating and $54,702 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lasell University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Lasell University ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #661 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Lasell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more 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.