Psychology at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 134 graduates a year
The College of New Jersey graduates in psychology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of New Jersey 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 |
| … | |||||
| 63 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $62,563 | $56,969 | #163 | $36,326 |
| 64 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $62,484 | $62,852 | #51 | $34,930 |
| 65 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $62,479 | $59,467 | #98 | $37,068 |
| 66 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $62,397 | $54,765 | #239 | $28,920 |
| 67 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $62,273 | $59,271 | #101 | $28,256 |
| 68 | American University Washington, DC | $62,240 | $54,538 | #249 | $25,773 |
| 69 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $62,106 | $58,862 | #106 | $33,694 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of New Jersey psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,920 one year after graduating and $62,397 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of New Jersey rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The College of New Jersey ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The College of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,527.
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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.