Psychology at Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Delta State University graduates in psychology earn 25% less 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 Delta 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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| 1001 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $37,934 | $41,439 | #974 | $30,170 |
| 1002 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $37,925 | $46,015 | #792 | $28,130 |
| 1003 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $37,892 | $37,229 | #1011 | $31,919 |
| 1004 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $37,868 | $45,946 | #797 | $18,767 |
| 1005 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $37,861 | $34,476 | #1023 | $28,513 |
| 1006 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $37,841 | $34,458 | #1024 | — |
| 1007 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $37,822 | $35,999 | #1018 | — |
Other Majors at Delta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,031 | $68,221 | #860 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,424 | — | #956 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $47,196 | — | #337 of 420 |
| Biology | $46,266 | $20,823 | #768 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,058 | $30,953 | #265 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,300 | $34,177 | #320 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $41,285 | $28,918 | #38 of 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,177 | $39,008 | #617 of 680 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,216 | $25,415 | #41 of 43 |
| Air Transportation | — | $32,537 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $24,839 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,767 one year after graduating and $37,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Delta State University ranks #1004 by median pay four years after graduation, and #797 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Delta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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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.