Psychology at Elmira College
Elmira, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Elmira College graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elmira College 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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| 446 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $51,184 | $54,427 | #255 | $30,865 |
| 447 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $51,111 | $48,441 | #645 | $28,509 |
| 448 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $51,104 | $50,209 | #530 | $32,609 |
| 449 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $51,101 | $48,638 | #624 | $23,698 |
| 450 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $51,097 | $46,998 | #734 | $33,509 |
| 451 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $51,093 | $50,199 | #536 | $30,846 |
| 452 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $51,088 | $51,942 | #401 | $36,952 |
Other Majors at Elmira College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,729 | $76,302 | #376 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,915 | $53,483 | #434 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,556 | $40,617 | #777 of 1176 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $56,168 | — | #42 of 177 |
| Biology | $55,132 | — | #526 of 841 |
| Human Services | $49,723 | $35,437 | #40 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmira College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,698 one year after graduating and $51,101 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmira College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Elmira College ranks #449 by median pay four years after graduation, and #624 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Elmira College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.