Psychology at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in psychology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Lawrence 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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| 62 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $62,567 | $55,097 | #224 | $34,453 |
| 63 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $62,563 | $56,969 | #163 | $36,326 |
| 64 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $62,484 | $62,852 | #51 | $34,930 |
| 65 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $62,479 | $59,467 | #98 | $37,068 |
| 66 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $62,397 | $54,765 | #239 | $28,920 |
| 67 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $62,273 | $59,271 | #101 | $28,256 |
| 68 | American University Washington, DC | $62,240 | $54,538 | #249 | $25,773 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,068 one year after graduating and $62,479 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.