Psychology at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree
University of Rochester graduates in psychology earn 6% 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 University of Rochester 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 326 | Regis University Denver, CO | $53,502 | $50,035 | #549 | — |
| 327 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $53,493 | $53,808 | #281 | $34,628 |
| 328 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $53,468 | $55,494 | #207 | $40,183 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,244 one year after graduating and $53,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Rochester ranks #325 by median pay four years after graduation, and #467 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.