Psychology at Springfield College
Springfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Springfield College graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Springfield 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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| 580 | Carroll College Helena, MT | $49,321 | $53,875 | #276 | — |
| 581 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $49,286 | $51,843 | #406 | $34,155 |
| 582 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $49,265 | $44,828 | #866 | — |
| 583 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $49,255 | $43,374 | #929 | $33,197 |
| 584 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $49,253 | $52,343 | #375 | $33,368 |
| 585 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,251 | $51,131 | #453 | $38,264 |
| 586 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $49,235 | $52,404 | #370 | $30,640 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Springfield College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,123 | $59,656 | — |
Other Majors at Springfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $89,140 | — | #2 of 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,056 | $28,487 | #47 of 253 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $76,417 | $11,874 | #17 of 156 |
| Business/Commerce | $71,807 | — | #63 of 271 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $69,355 | — | #22 of 85 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,494 | $41,441 | #128 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,181 | $34,191 | #281 of 610 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $54,080 | $44,961 | #11 of 24 |
| Education | $53,222 | $45,906 | #25 of 71 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,506 | $30,607 | #432 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Springfield College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,197 one year after graduating and $49,255 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Springfield College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Springfield College ranks #583 by median pay four years after graduation, and #929 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Springfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.