Psychology at Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Southwest Minnesota State University graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwest Minnesota 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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| 686 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $47,280 | $53,535 | #297 | $36,209 |
| 687 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $47,273 | $46,445 | #771 | $31,094 |
| 688 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,257 | $50,299 | #524 | $32,438 |
| 689 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $47,249 | $45,133 | #852 | $33,099 |
| 690 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $47,234 | $52,375 | #372 | — |
| 691 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $47,206 | $42,954 | #939 | — |
| 692 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $47,185 | $47,973 | #675 | $26,291 |
Other Majors at Southwest Minnesota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,735 | $71,933 | #580 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,654 | — | #64 of 660 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,824 | $47,734 | #430 of 452 |
| Marketing | $58,574 | $48,939 | #406 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,559 | $49,245 | #948 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,554 | $32,802 | #269 of 610 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | $49,521 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,219 | $43,875 | #272 of 345 |
| Social Work | $45,467 | $46,368 | #370 of 420 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $44,510 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,904 | $41,333 | #535 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,765 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Minnesota State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,099 one year after graduating and $47,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Minnesota State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southwest Minnesota State University ranks #689 by median pay four years after graduation, and #852 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southwest Minnesota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.