Psychology at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Alcorn State University graduates in psychology earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alcorn 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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| 1018 | Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA | $36,295 | $36,912 | #1012 | — |
| 1019 | Evangel University Springfield, MO | $35,914 | $38,507 | #1007 | $25,512 |
| 1020 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $35,428 | $39,777 | #1000 | $32,324 |
| 1021 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $35,015 | $42,484 | #949 | $23,388 |
| 1022 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $34,242 | $38,868 | #1006 | $34,324 |
| 1023 | Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA | $33,517 | $34,697 | #1022 | $25,461 |
| 1024 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $33,143 | $35,567 | #1020 | $30,076 |
Other Majors at Alcorn State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,159 | $85,255 | #239 of 966 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $62,499 | $44,330 | #48 of 77 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,214 | $36,262 | #177 of 253 |
| Social Work | $46,157 | — | #360 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,321 | $26,269 | #420 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,908 | $30,617 | #637 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,403 | — | #586 of 610 |
| Biology | $40,379 | $27,607 | #822 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,841 | $29,482 | #1173 of 1176 |
| Agriculture | — | $37,771 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $27,472 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $27,087 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alcorn State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,388 one year after graduating and $35,015 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alcorn State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Alcorn State University ranks #1021 by median pay four years after graduation, and #949 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Alcorn State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.