Psychology at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 616 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in psychology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook 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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| 133 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #66 | $36,190 |
| 134 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $58,218 | $62,457 | #60 | $32,213 |
| 135 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $58,144 | $52,945 | #332 | $34,531 |
| 136 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,137 | $55,334 | #212 | $32,306 |
| 137 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $58,104 | $62,335 | #62 | $31,057 |
| 138 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,993 | $53,341 | #310 | $37,452 |
| 139 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $57,984 | $55,189 | #220 | $35,624 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Stony Brook University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,927 | $71,005 | $22,014 |
Other Majors at Stony Brook University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,306 one year after graduating and $58,137 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.