Psychology at Kean University
Union, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 374 graduates a year
Kean University graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kean 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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| 452 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $51,088 | $51,942 | #401 | $36,952 |
| 453 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $51,083 | $53,154 | #323 | $32,915 |
| 454 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $51,061 | $46,460 | #770 | $26,857 |
| 455 | Kean University Union, NJ | $51,052 | $44,808 | #867 | $31,475 |
| 456 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $51,036 | $53,684 | #287 | $23,564 |
| 457 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $51,031 | $53,678 | #288 | $33,057 |
| 458 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $51,029 | $48,569 | #630 | $28,007 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Kean University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,263 | $60,023 | $37,244 |
Other Majors at Kean University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kean University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,475 one year after graduating and $51,052 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kean University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Kean University ranks #455 by median pay four years after graduation, and #867 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Kean University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.