Psychology at Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Jackson State University graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Jackson 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 |
| … | |||||
| 803 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $44,955 | $39,453 | #1003 | $34,490 |
| 804 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $44,902 | $46,616 | #761 | $31,177 |
| 805 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $44,901 | $39,406 | #1004 | $31,463 |
| 806 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $44,881 | $54,455 | #252 | $24,757 |
| 807 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $44,872 | $52,878 | #337 | $29,198 |
| 808 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $44,857 | $45,620 | #816 | — |
| 809 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $44,848 | $50,782 | #477 | $25,936 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jackson State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,757 one year after graduating and $44,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jackson State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Jackson State University ranks #806 by median pay four years after graduation, and #252 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Jackson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,350.
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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.