Psychology at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in psychology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 739 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $46,253 | $47,040 | #729 | $30,558 |
| 740 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $46,246 | $49,629 | #575 | $33,892 |
| 741 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $46,235 | $54,699 | #243 | $29,307 |
| 742 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,192 | $50,457 | #496 | $25,023 |
| 743 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $46,149 | $43,924 | #911 | $43,574 |
| 744 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $46,145 | $49,505 | #586 | $33,438 |
| 745 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $46,138 | $49,470 | #587 | $28,934 |
Other Majors at The University of Montana by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,023 one year after graduating and $46,192 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Montana ranks #742 by median pay four years after graduation, and #496 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,111.
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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.
