Psychology at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Clarkson University graduates in psychology earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarkson 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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| 13 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $73,684 | $74,937 | #10 | $35,462 |
| 14 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $73,646 | $72,357 | #17 | $44,088 |
| 15 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $73,435 | $74,684 | #12 | $36,235 |
| 16 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $73,359 | $69,823 | #19 | — |
| 17 | Duke University Durham, NC | $73,359 | $78,725 | #5 | $33,559 |
| 18 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $73,012 | $74,254 | #14 | — |
| 19 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $72,891 | $64,188 | #38 | $43,943 |
Other Majors at Clarkson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $107,790 | $80,942 | #85 of 189 |
| Computer Science | $103,132 | $79,744 | #148 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,750 | $77,940 | #145 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,614 | $75,887 | #104 of 158 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,152 | $65,887 | #42 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,132 | $60,594 | #91 of 796 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,066 | $71,783 | #49 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,286 | $73,168 | #179 of 318 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $88,793 | $74,407 | #19 of 33 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,387 | $70,136 | #156 of 233 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $77,891 | $67,308 | #35 of 46 |
| Biology | $77,791 | $39,807 | #34 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $41,745 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $37,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarkson University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $73,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarkson University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Clarkson University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Clarkson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,813.
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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.