Psychology at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 164 graduates a year
Empire State University graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Empire State 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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| 508 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,066 | $52,789 | #341 | $30,092 |
| 509 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $50,046 | $44,071 | #902 | $37,545 |
| 510 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $49,989 | $54,608 | #246 | $37,019 |
| 511 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $49,979 | $47,570 | #697 | $39,188 |
| 512 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $49,974 | $49,099 | #601 | $31,658 |
| 513 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $49,974 | $60,634 | #86 | $30,336 |
| 514 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | $49,971 | $53,610 | #291 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Empire State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $48,810 | — |
Other Majors at Empire State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,384 | $94,830 | #116 of 966 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $72,188 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Physical Sciences | $71,805 | $59,562 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,066 | — | #3 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,365 | $57,225 | #80 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $66,111 | — | #46 of 476 |
| Social Sciences | $61,925 | — | #12 of 87 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,129 | — | #170 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,379 | $41,424 | #76 of 207 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $56,825 | $45,544 | #6 of 24 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $54,265 | $48,651 | #3 of 14 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $52,614 | — |
| Education | $50,954 | $39,046 | #31 of 71 |
| History | $45,252 | — | #370 of 459 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,473 | — | #28 of 68 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Empire State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,188 one year after graduating and $49,979 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Empire State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Empire State University ranks #511 by median pay four years after graduation, and #697 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Empire State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.