Psychology at Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Caldwell University graduates in psychology earn 12% more 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 Caldwell 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 |
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| 167 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #83 | $26,003 |
| 168 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $57,026 | $57,996 | #122 | $29,363 |
| 169 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $56,980 | $57,949 | #125 | $37,601 |
| 170 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $56,977 | $50,008 | #550 | $24,239 |
| 171 | Central College Pella, IA | $56,941 | $59,895 | #90 | $29,923 |
| 172 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $56,925 | $51,798 | #409 | $27,540 |
| 173 | Simpson University Redding, CA | $56,902 | $51,777 | #410 | $37,451 |
Other Majors at Caldwell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,559 | $88,550 | #109 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,113 | $31,248 | #257 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,147 | — | #507 of 796 |
| Public Health | $61,691 | — | #78 of 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,433 | $48,946 | #29 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,307 | $22,371 | #237 of 660 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,225 | $22,939 | #342 of 660 |
| Biology | $50,056 | — | #684 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Caldwell University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,239 one year after graduating and $56,977 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Caldwell University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Caldwell University ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #550 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Caldwell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,425.
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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.