Psychology at St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
St. John Fisher University graduates in psychology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. John Fisher 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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| 319 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $53,600 | $48,808 | #618 | $35,028 |
| 320 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $53,586 | $55,061 | #227 | $37,312 |
| 321 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $53,586 | $55,061 | #228 | $37,312 |
| 322 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $53,568 | $50,986 | #463 | $35,266 |
| 323 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $53,561 | $47,166 | #720 | $36,382 |
| 324 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | $53,543 | $46,918 | #742 | $26,065 |
| 325 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $53,520 | $50,940 | #467 | $31,244 |
Other Majors at St. John Fisher University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,470 | $73,333 | #494 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,171 | $54,178 | #430 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,455 | $46,785 | #331 of 452 |
| Marketing | $68,086 | $44,679 | #229 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,893 | — | #149 of 187 |
| Biology | $61,201 | $33,600 | #300 of 841 |
| Economics | $60,920 | — | #351 of 368 |
| Criminology | $60,481 | $33,623 | #26 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,279 | $30,233 | #210 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,184 | $46,890 | #893 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,411 | $38,469 | #69 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,069 | $36,273 | #209 of 610 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $54,899 | — | #30 of 39 |
| English Language and Literature | $54,602 | $27,105 | #141 of 576 |
| History | $49,491 | — | #266 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. John Fisher University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,266 one year after graduating and $53,568 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. John Fisher University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, St. John Fisher University ranks #322 by median pay four years after graduation, and #463 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at St. John Fisher University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.