Psychology at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates in psychology earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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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| 40 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $65,071 | $59,210 | #103 | $36,734 |
| 41 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $64,814 | $69,555 | #21 | $34,823 |
| 42 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $64,684 | $61,566 | #72 | $24,727 |
| 43 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $64,619 | $61,504 | #74 | $48,299 |
| 44 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $64,584 | $58,810 | #107 | $36,309 |
| 45 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $64,378 | $63,251 | #48 | $30,159 |
| 46 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $63,963 | $58,202 | #119 | $32,435 |
Other Psychology Credentials at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,494 | — | $18,128 |
| Doctoral Degree | $80,487 | $95,873 | — |
Other Majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,969 | $109,744 | #36 of 966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $94,412 | $73,937 | #21 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $83,561 | $65,520 | #26 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $81,184 | $58,033 | #18 of 275 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,564 | $57,782 | #35 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $69,996 | $54,265 | #4 of 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Graduate School and University Center psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,299 one year after graduating and $64,619 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Graduate School and University Center rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, CUNY Graduate School and University Center ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at CUNY Graduate School and University Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,500.
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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.