Psychology at Russell Sage College
Troy, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Russell Sage College graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Russell Sage 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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| 488 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $50,507 | $54,201 | #261 | $30,359 |
| 489 | Curry College Milton, MA | $50,496 | $44,467 | #888 | $33,077 |
| 490 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $50,448 | $51,836 | #407 | $33,844 |
| 491 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $50,446 | $48,014 | #670 | $37,821 |
| 492 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $50,426 | $51,268 | #441 | $30,373 |
| 493 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $50,410 | $45,385 | #831 | $32,064 |
| 494 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $50,360 | $52,049 | #393 | $34,055 |
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 | $89,836 | $73,302 | #371 of 966 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $70,329 | — | #11 of 17 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $68,647 | — | #23 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,753 | $37,953 | #841 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,125 | — | #761 of 796 |
| Social Sciences | $54,363 | $27,436 | #19 of 35 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,485 | $35,294 | #165 of 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,080 | — | #172 of 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Russell Sage College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,821 one year after graduating and $50,446 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Russell Sage College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Russell Sage College ranks #491 by median pay four years after graduation, and #670 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Russell Sage College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,995.
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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.