Psychology at Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Rochester University graduates in psychology earn 9% 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 Rochester 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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| 732 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $46,369 | $52,633 | #357 | $30,132 |
| 733 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $46,362 | $47,137 | #723 | $32,858 |
| 734 | Doane University Crete, NE | $46,347 | $47,901 | #678 | $34,896 |
| 735 | Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,344 | $48,864 | #613 | $33,375 |
| 736 | Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #960 | $30,740 |
| 737 | Shorter University Rome, GA | $46,272 | $47,901 | #679 | — |
| 738 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $46,256 | $43,258 | #932 | $27,019 |
Other Majors at Rochester University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,425 | $72,825 | #360 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,312 | $50,673 | #785 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,856 | $36,051 | #386 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,314 | — | #531 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,039 | $35,163 | #574 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rochester University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,375 one year after graduating and $46,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rochester University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Rochester University ranks #735 by median pay four years after graduation, and #613 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Rochester University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,837.
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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.