Psychology at Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Rockhurst University graduates in psychology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rockhurst 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 |
| … | |||||
| 108 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $59,398 | $56,738 | #173 | $38,396 |
| 109 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $59,317 | $56,457 | #181 | $38,117 |
| 110 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $59,226 | $53,931 | #270 | $36,818 |
| 111 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $59,160 | $63,432 | #46 | $36,152 |
| 112 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $59,153 | $53,825 | #277 | $30,918 |
| 113 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $59,149 | $56,298 | #187 | $31,706 |
| 114 | Howard University Washington, DC | $59,069 | $51,760 | #412 | $18,934 |
Other Majors at Rockhurst University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,817 | $69,011 | #721 of 966 |
| Biology | $70,354 | — | #98 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,747 | — | #23 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,881 | — | #53 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 | $51,887 | #548 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,236 | — | #166 of 215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rockhurst University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,152 one year after graduating and $59,160 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rockhurst University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Rockhurst University ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Rockhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,189.
← All data for Rockhurst University · Methodology
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.