Psychology at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 215 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in psychology earn 5% 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 Central Michigan 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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| 327 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $53,493 | $53,808 | #281 | $34,628 |
| 328 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $53,468 | $55,494 | #207 | $40,183 |
| 329 | Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | $53,448 | $55,615 | #201 | $42,355 |
| 330 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,422 | $56,327 | #183 | $31,166 |
| 331 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $53,413 | $60,480 | #87 | $29,028 |
| 332 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $53,388 | $48,615 | #627 | $28,887 |
| 333 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $53,380 | $47,007 | #733 | $43,646 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,166 one year after graduating and $53,422 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #330 by median pay four years after graduation, and #183 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more 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.