Psychology at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 210 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates in psychology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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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| 150 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $57,650 | $57,990 | #123 | $34,736 |
| 151 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $57,650 | $57,990 | #124 | $34,736 |
| 152 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $57,575 | $50,529 | #492 | $35,933 |
| 153 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $57,489 | $50,625 | #488 | $40,054 |
| 154 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $57,477 | $61,681 | #70 | $31,804 |
| 155 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $57,475 | $54,901 | #233 | $41,029 |
| 156 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $57,335 | $52,171 | #389 | $33,006 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,191 | — | — |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $56,959 | $65,990 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,054 one year after graduating and $57,489 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #488 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.