Psychology at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 206 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland 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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| 791 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $45,215 | $48,522 | #634 | $27,653 |
| 792 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $45,193 | $45,948 | #796 | $30,101 |
| 793 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,163 | $50,079 | #545 | $31,121 |
| 794 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $45,141 | $47,596 | #696 | $28,026 |
| 795 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $45,101 | $48,004 | #671 | $27,563 |
| 796 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $45,096 | $46,609 | #763 | $32,542 |
| 797 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $45,088 | $45,855 | #802 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Oakland University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,152 | — | $36,414 |
Other Majors at Oakland University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,026 one year after graduating and $45,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Oakland University ranks #794 by median pay four years after graduation, and #696 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.