Psychology at Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Saint Peter's University graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Peter's 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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| 772 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,659 | $50,629 | #487 | $29,720 |
| 773 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $45,637 | $52,840 | #339 | $26,250 |
| 774 | Hollins University Roanoke, VA | $45,633 | $41,553 | #971 | — |
| 775 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $45,623 | $40,043 | #998 | $18,775 |
| 776 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $45,539 | $46,300 | #777 | $30,210 |
| 777 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $45,529 | $48,385 | #649 | $33,621 |
| 778 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $45,469 | $50,418 | #500 | $26,524 |
Other Majors at Saint Peter's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,199 | $88,259 | #129 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,212 | $40,562 | #427 of 796 |
| Marketing | $63,460 | $18,709 | #329 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,040 | $42,046 | #18 of 680 |
| Biology | $61,502 | $33,779 | #291 of 841 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,013 | $32,169 | #432 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,634 | $27,543 | #847 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,438 | $28,558 | #280 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,362 | $19,735 | #578 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,264 | $28,911 | #610 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Peter's University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,775 one year after graduating and $45,623 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Peter's University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Saint Peter's University ranks #775 by median pay four years after graduation, and #998 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Saint Peter's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,850.
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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.