Psychology at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 98 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Skidmore 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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| 682 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $47,329 | $46,500 | #767 | — |
| 683 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $47,301 | $45,021 | #859 | — |
| 684 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,285 | $48,950 | #609 | $26,448 |
| 685 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $47,282 | $45,003 | #860 | $29,107 |
| 686 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $47,280 | $53,535 | #297 | $36,209 |
| 687 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $47,273 | $46,445 | #771 | $31,094 |
| 688 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,257 | $50,299 | #524 | $32,438 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,107 one year after graduating and $47,282 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Skidmore College ranks #685 by median pay four years after graduation, and #860 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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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.