Psychology at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gustavus Adolphus College 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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| 335 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $53,346 | $50,774 | #479 | $32,505 |
| 336 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $53,344 | $56,778 | #171 | $28,316 |
| 337 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $53,334 | $50,763 | #480 | $26,431 |
| 338 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $53,277 | $50,891 | #468 | $33,174 |
| 339 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $53,242 | $55,401 | #210 | $36,970 |
| 340 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,237 | $48,442 | #644 | $32,603 |
| 341 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $53,227 | $47,921 | #677 | $33,153 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,200 | $64,094 | #78 of 796 |
| Economics | $91,252 | $52,439 | #98 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $79,260 | $49,881 | #34 of 271 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,423 | $50,074 | #50 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,202 | $31,877 | #551 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,987 | $33,456 | #349 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,174 one year after graduating and $53,277 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #338 by median pay four years after graduation, and #468 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,791.
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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.