Psychology at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 174 graduates a year
University of Mississippi graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Mississippi 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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| 510 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $49,989 | $54,608 | #246 | $37,019 |
| 511 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $49,979 | $47,570 | #697 | $39,188 |
| 512 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $49,974 | $49,099 | #601 | $31,658 |
| 513 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $49,974 | $60,634 | #86 | $30,336 |
| 514 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | $49,971 | $53,610 | #291 | — |
| 515 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $49,966 | $52,558 | #362 | — |
| 516 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $49,965 | $51,641 | #420 | $33,034 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mississippi psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,336 one year after graduating and $49,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mississippi rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Mississippi ranks #513 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.