Psychology at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 167 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern 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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| 999 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $37,998 | $43,986 | #907 | $20,870 |
| 1000 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $37,992 | $41,502 | #972 | $28,217 |
| 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 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Southern Mississippi
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $67,434 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $85,988 | $105,702 | — |
Other Majors at University of Southern Mississippi by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,130 one year after graduating and $37,925 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #1002 by median pay four years after graduation, and #792 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.