Psychology at Pillar College
Newark, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Pillar College graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pillar College 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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| 551 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #517 | $32,408 |
| 552 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #518 | $32,408 |
| 553 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #519 | $32,408 |
| 554 | Pillar College Newark, NJ | $49,543 | $43,483 | #924 | $32,637 |
| 555 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #520 | $32,408 |
| 556 | Coppin State University Baltimore, MD | $49,542 | $43,479 | #925 | $33,312 |
| 557 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $49,536 | $51,545 | #422 | $37,954 |
Other Majors at Pillar College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,165 | — | #752 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pillar College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,637 one year after graduating and $49,543 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pillar College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pillar College ranks #554 by median pay four years after graduation, and #924 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pillar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,892.
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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.