Psychology at Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Spring Arbor University graduates in psychology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spring Arbor 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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| 938 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $41,266 | $42,719 | #945 | $25,492 |
| 939 | Concord University Athens, WV | $41,259 | $48,812 | #617 | $20,993 |
| 940 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $41,252 | $46,825 | #751 | — |
| 941 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $41,167 | $43,406 | #927 | $35,492 |
| 942 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,153 | $42,602 | #946 | $26,187 |
| 943 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $41,112 | $48,447 | #643 | $21,846 |
| 944 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,110 | $45,585 | #820 | $26,626 |
Other Majors at Spring Arbor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,869 | $77,680 | #276 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,338 | $57,710 | #569 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,928 | $51,204 | #675 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,735 | $47,121 | #283 of 476 |
| Social Work | $49,642 | $39,071 | #287 of 420 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,809 | $37,401 | #74 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,270 | $42,172 | #270 of 345 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,021 | — | #173 of 423 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,461 | $41,324 | #162 of 177 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $36,814 | $19,557 | #24 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spring Arbor University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,492 one year after graduating and $41,167 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spring Arbor University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Spring Arbor University ranks #941 by median pay four years after graduation, and #927 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Spring Arbor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.