Psychology at Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Rider University graduates in psychology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rider 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 |
| … | |||||
| 160 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $57,215 | $54,457 | #251 | — |
| 161 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $57,212 | $56,348 | #182 | $32,289 |
| 162 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $57,210 | $54,452 | #253 | $30,184 |
| 163 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $57,202 | $50,205 | #533 | $38,118 |
| 164 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $57,159 | $50,168 | #539 | $28,590 |
| 165 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $57,147 | $62,427 | #61 | — |
| 166 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #82 | $26,003 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rider University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,118 one year after graduating and $57,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rider University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Rider University ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #533 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Rider University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.