Psychology at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Kalamazoo College graduates in psychology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo 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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| 257 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $54,867 | $56,798 | #170 | $31,474 |
| 258 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $54,784 | $49,323 | #592 | $34,725 |
| 259 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $54,784 | $56,758 | #172 | $35,891 |
| 260 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $54,747 | $57,724 | #138 | $26,952 |
| 261 | Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ | $54,745 | $48,049 | #669 | $36,117 |
| 262 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $54,728 | $58,251 | #118 | $30,140 |
| 263 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $54,717 | $48,184 | #657 | $36,492 |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $117,826 | $72,008 | #53 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $75,260 | $47,481 | #40 of 271 |
| Economics | $72,170 | $42,508 | #244 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $63,824 | $39,940 | #132 of 209 |
| Social Sciences | $59,193 | $28,442 | #12 of 35 |
| Biology | $52,863 | $24,211 | #602 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,150 | $24,329 | #275 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $45,265 | $30,494 | #551 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,952 one year after graduating and $54,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Kalamazoo College ranks #260 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Kalamazoo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,650.
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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.