Psychology at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Hamline 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 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamline 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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| 752 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $45,971 | $47,835 | #685 | — |
| 753 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,951 | $48,335 | #652 | $34,536 |
| 754 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $45,943 | $47,560 | #699 | $25,831 |
| 755 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $45,927 | $43,870 | #914 | $37,872 |
| 756 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $45,921 | $49,429 | #589 | — |
| 757 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $45,910 | $46,677 | #759 | $27,630 |
| 758 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,903 | $46,684 | #758 | $23,193 |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 | $51,761 | #288 of 1176 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 | $40,059 | #17 of 39 |
| Criminology | $60,757 | $41,204 | #23 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,557 | $42,201 | #178 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,252 | $35,354 | #472 of 565 |
| Chemistry | — | $50,007 | — |
| Biology | $49,824 | $37,382 | #690 of 841 |
| Education | $48,878 | $36,976 | #40 of 71 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 | $39,612 | #9 of 9 |
| Sociology | $46,877 | $33,894 | #362 of 462 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 | $20,059 | #79 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 | $32,498 | #133 of 188 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,531 | $27,863 | #474 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,872 one year after graduating and $45,927 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Hamline University ranks #755 by median pay four years after graduation, and #914 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.