Psychology at Alfred University
Alfred, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Alfred University graduates in psychology earn 6% 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 Alfred 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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| 673 | Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA | $47,582 | $43,297 | #931 | — |
| 674 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $47,549 | $51,942 | #400 | — |
| 675 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $47,539 | $48,348 | #651 | — |
| 676 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $47,445 | $45,158 | #850 | $26,433 |
| 677 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $47,423 | $48,215 | #656 | $31,503 |
| 678 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,401 | $44,329 | #893 | $32,352 |
| 679 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $47,373 | $50,422 | #499 | — |
Other Majors at Alfred University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $83,641 | $71,644 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,452 | $63,747 | #313 of 318 |
| Engineering | $71,845 | — | #19 of 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,629 | $36,059 | #732 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,570 | $22,618 | #227 of 660 |
| Marketing | $55,339 | — | #455 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,250 | — | #759 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,612 | — | #257 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,877 | $22,912 | #283 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alfred University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,433 one year after graduating and $47,445 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alfred University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Alfred University ranks #676 by median pay four years after graduation, and #850 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Alfred University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.