Psychology at Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Saginaw Valley State University graduates in psychology earn 1% 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 Saginaw Valley State 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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| 505 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $50,180 | $54,816 | #238 | $26,064 |
| 506 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $50,147 | $53,514 | #300 | — |
| 507 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $50,125 | $46,104 | #788 | $34,594 |
| 508 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,066 | $52,789 | #341 | $30,092 |
| 509 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $50,046 | $44,071 | #902 | $37,545 |
| 510 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $49,989 | $54,608 | #246 | $37,019 |
| 511 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $49,979 | $47,570 | #697 | $39,188 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saginaw Valley State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,092 one year after graduating and $50,066 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saginaw Valley State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Saginaw Valley State University ranks #508 by median pay four years after graduation, and #341 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Saginaw Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.