Psychology at Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Augsburg University graduates in psychology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augsburg 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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| 218 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO | $55,773 | $59,800 | #93 | $31,232 |
| 219 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $55,739 | $50,719 | #483 | — |
| 220 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $55,697 | $54,722 | #242 | $31,484 |
| 221 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $55,673 | $53,180 | #321 | $29,743 |
| 222 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $55,664 | $54,690 | #244 | $33,820 |
| 223 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $55,540 | $59,270 | #102 | $28,972 |
| 224 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $55,517 | $56,461 | #180 | $29,772 |
Other Majors at Augsburg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,637 | $63,065 | #200 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,046 | $80,574 | #241 of 966 |
| Economics | $88,507 | $45,720 | #112 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $86,446 | $54,387 | #56 of 309 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,185 | $64,695 | #210 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,809 | $63,598 | #201 of 452 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $75,100 | $59,722 | #109 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,706 | $52,466 | #297 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $68,757 | $47,563 | #210 of 516 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $63,850 | $36,604 | #102 of 660 |
| Social Work | $60,546 | $43,303 | #38 of 420 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,676 | $37,807 | #423 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,499 | $37,473 | #236 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,698 | $39,536 | #250 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $35,984 | — |
| Sociology | — | $34,543 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $31,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augsburg University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,743 one year after graduating and $55,673 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augsburg University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Augsburg University ranks #221 by median pay four years after graduation, and #321 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Augsburg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.