Psychology at Russell Sage College
Troy, NY · Master's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Russell Sage College graduates in psychology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Russell Sage College Compares for Psychology
All 14 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $99,841 | $101,539 | #1 | $71,252 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $99,841 | $101,539 | #2 | $71,252 |
| 3 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $92,284 | $80,990 | #3 | $84,695 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $78,644 | $70,805 | #6 | $60,607 |
| 5 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $73,286 | $69,753 | #8 | $54,372 |
| 6 | East Central University Ada, OK | $71,570 | $80,356 | #4 | $44,967 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $68,797 | $62,601 | #9 | $56,057 |
| 8 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $67,173 | $71,497 | #5 | $58,803 |
| 9 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $65,387 | $69,778 | #7 | $54,590 |
| 10 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $60,246 | $56,342 | #12 | $43,949 |
Other Majors at Russell Sage College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $135,279 | $111,597 | #82 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,852 | $65,077 | #681 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,917 | — | #154 of 211 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,608 | $64,112 | #109 of 211 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $65,977 | $65,500 | #13 of 22 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,104 | $48,304 | #147 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,695 | $51,454 | #198 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,317 | $48,122 | #241 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Russell Sage College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,372 one year after graduating and $73,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Russell Sage College rank for psychology?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Russell Sage College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Russell Sage College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for psychology ($61,796), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,374.
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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.