Psychology at Alma College
Alma, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Alma College graduates in psychology earn 3% more 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 Alma 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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| 384 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $52,303 | $49,782 | #562 | $31,351 |
| 385 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $52,293 | $47,618 | #695 | — |
| 386 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,284 | $54,404 | #256 | $38,376 |
| 387 | Alma College Alma, MI | $52,280 | $55,123 | #223 | — |
| 388 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $52,264 | $51,349 | #431 | $32,553 |
| 389 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $52,200 | $45,968 | #795 | $38,151 |
| 390 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $52,172 | $56,992 | #162 | — |
Other Majors at Alma College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,386 | $78,690 | #703 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,001 | — | #314 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,641 | $25,445 | #74 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,287 | $39,300 | #889 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,947 | — | #335 of 660 |
| Marketing | $53,871 | — | #469 of 516 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,445 | $24,280 | #299 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,458 | $45,983 | #510 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alma College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alma College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Alma College ranks #387 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Alma College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,423.
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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.