Psychology at Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Cornerstone University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cornerstone 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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| 652 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $48,001 | $51,224 | #444 | $37,636 |
| 653 | Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | $47,941 | $51,160 | #448 | $30,775 |
| 654 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $47,937 | $53,822 | #278 | $29,392 |
| 655 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $47,933 | $50,540 | #491 | $34,505 |
| 656 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $47,933 | $52,362 | #373 | $28,252 |
| 657 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $47,928 | $51,389 | #429 | $32,224 |
| 658 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $47,926 | $53,143 | #324 | $29,339 |
Other Majors at Cornerstone University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,148 | $53,327 | #477 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $62,782 | $42,627 | #349 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,231 | $27,327 | #206 of 610 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $54,344 | — | #54 of 158 |
| Social Work | $52,568 | — | #186 of 420 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,923 | $30,615 | #479 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,341 | $45,753 | #372 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,673 | $42,515 | #298 of 345 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $40,873 | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $38,298 | — | #22 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornerstone University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,505 one year after graduating and $47,933 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornerstone University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Cornerstone University ranks #655 by median pay four years after graduation, and #491 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Cornerstone University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,957.
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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.