Psychology at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
The New School graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School 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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| 993 | Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ | $38,484 | $33,777 | #1025 | $22,040 |
| 994 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $38,373 | $43,450 | #926 | $31,478 |
| 995 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $38,325 | $46,500 | #768 | $21,799 |
| 996 | The New School New York, NY | $38,181 | $36,340 | #1015 | $34,033 |
| 997 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $38,158 | $35,097 | #1021 | $33,090 |
| 998 | The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $38,072 | $41,590 | #970 | $30,958 |
| 999 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $37,998 | $43,986 | #907 | $20,870 |
Other Psychology Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,179 | $68,160 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $75,792 | $29,550 | #13 of 54 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $74,936 | $37,743 | #1 of 43 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $64,018 | $32,169 | #21 of 158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,976 | $27,701 | #60 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,838 | $24,804 | #110 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,917 | $27,652 | #54 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,489 | $22,365 | #460 of 660 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,798 | $20,967 | #178 of 423 |
| Literature | $42,674 | $25,618 | #7 of 8 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,248 | $17,113 | #149 of 255 |
| Music | $32,930 | $12,109 | #250 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The New School psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,033 one year after graduating and $38,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The New School ranks #996 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1015 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.