Psychology at Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Mississippi College graduates in psychology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi College 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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| 964 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $40,140 | $40,811 | #986 | $26,541 |
| 965 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $39,993 | $40,661 | #988 | $24,871 |
| 966 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,969 | $45,257 | #840 | — |
| 967 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $39,933 | $48,451 | #641 | $23,683 |
| 968 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $39,694 | $45,056 | #856 | $28,684 |
| 969 | South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL | $39,694 | $42,249 | #958 | $28,684 |
| 970 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $39,694 | $41,091 | #981 | $28,684 |
Other Majors at Mississippi College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,374 | $69,572 | #833 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,885 | — | #639 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,832 | $37,324 | #298 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,789 | $43,299 | #1023 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,605 | — | #214 of 420 |
| Biology | $49,370 | $17,342 | #708 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,861 | $30,193 | #444 of 610 |
| Marketing | $46,780 | $42,245 | #504 of 516 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,779 | $36,949 | #567 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,329 | $39,558 | #313 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,673 | $37,051 | #583 of 680 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $40,506 | — | #30 of 45 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,178 | $32,020 | #275 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,683 one year after graduating and $39,933 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Mississippi College ranks #967 by median pay four years after graduation, and #641 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Mississippi College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,990.
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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.