Psychology at Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Calvin University graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Calvin 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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| 269 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $54,484 | $47,979 | #673 | $31,179 |
| 270 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $54,483 | $47,978 | #674 | $34,746 |
| 271 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $54,436 | $49,533 | #584 | $37,702 |
| 272 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $54,412 | $57,371 | #151 | $27,440 |
| 273 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $54,384 | $57,205 | #155 | $26,714 |
| 274 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #213 | $34,377 |
| 275 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #214 | $34,377 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Calvin University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,440 one year after graduating and $54,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Calvin University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Calvin University ranks #272 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Calvin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,767.
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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.