Psychology at Excelsior University
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
Excelsior University graduates in psychology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Excelsior 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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| 740 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $46,246 | $49,629 | #575 | $33,892 |
| 741 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $46,235 | $54,699 | #243 | $29,307 |
| 742 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,192 | $50,457 | #496 | $25,023 |
| 743 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $46,149 | $43,924 | #911 | $43,574 |
| 744 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $46,145 | $49,505 | #586 | $33,438 |
| 745 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $46,138 | $49,470 | #587 | $28,934 |
| 746 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $46,090 | $49,185 | #596 | $30,949 |
Other Majors at Excelsior University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | $119,783 | $101,386 | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | $116,151 | $110,398 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,010 | $93,104 | #121 of 966 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | $100,209 | $71,144 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $99,786 | $83,479 | #6 of 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,618 | $70,191 | #66 of 1176 |
| Information Science/Studies | $87,458 | $88,713 | #49 of 148 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $75,828 | $62,703 | #12 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,623 | $53,553 | #77 of 271 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | $64,071 | — |
| Biology | $63,977 | $38,071 | #218 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,685 | $52,429 | #72 of 476 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $57,947 | $52,631 | #46 of 61 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Excelsior University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,574 one year after graduating and $46,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Excelsior University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Excelsior University ranks #743 by median pay four years after graduation, and #911 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Excelsior University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,667.
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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.