Psychology at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 564 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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 |
| … | |||||
| 381 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $52,366 | $54,489 | #250 | $32,996 |
| 382 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $52,339 | $53,229 | #316 | — |
| 383 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $52,328 | $54,450 | #254 | $33,906 |
| 384 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $52,303 | $49,782 | #562 | $31,351 |
| 385 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $52,293 | $47,618 | #695 | — |
| 386 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,284 | $54,404 | #256 | $38,376 |
| 387 | Alma College Alma, MI | $52,280 | $55,123 | #223 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,351 one year after graduating and $52,303 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #384 by median pay four years after graduation, and #562 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.