Psychology at Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Houghton University graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Houghton 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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| 1004 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $37,868 | $45,946 | #797 | $18,767 |
| 1005 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $37,861 | $34,476 | #1023 | $28,513 |
| 1006 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $37,841 | $34,458 | #1024 | — |
| 1007 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $37,822 | $35,999 | #1018 | — |
| 1008 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $37,793 | $40,226 | #993 | — |
| 1009 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $37,747 | $43,695 | #916 | $21,243 |
| 1010 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $37,508 | $40,239 | #992 | $32,826 |
Other Majors at Houghton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,393 | $39,400 | #783 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,134 | — | #559 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houghton University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,822 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houghton University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Houghton University ranks #1007 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1018 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Houghton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.