Psychology at Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Aquinas College graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Aquinas 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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| 767 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $45,715 | $47,569 | #698 | — |
| 768 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $45,703 | $41,617 | #969 | — |
| 769 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $45,700 | $49,922 | #555 | $31,582 |
| 770 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $45,698 | $48,183 | #658 | $31,789 |
| 771 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $45,686 | $48,754 | #620 | $33,669 |
| 772 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,659 | $50,629 | #487 | $29,720 |
| 773 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $45,637 | $52,840 | #339 | $26,250 |
Other Majors at Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 | $63,311 | #326 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 | $44,913 | #252 of 1176 |
| Sustainability Studies | $60,285 | $29,399 | #8 of 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 | $27,301 | #349 of 610 |
| Biology | $51,002 | $31,787 | #651 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $49,378 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,075 | $31,817 | #505 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 | $33,555 | #364 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $45,713 | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,910 | — | #21 of 24 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,465 | $17,827 | #120 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aquinas College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,789 one year after graduating and $45,698 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aquinas College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Aquinas College ranks #770 by median pay four years after graduation, and #658 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.