Psychology at Guilford College
Greensboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Guilford College graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Guilford College 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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| 517 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $49,965 | $47,355 | #712 | $33,634 |
| 518 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $49,954 | $58,867 | #105 | — |
| 519 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,929 | $52,519 | #366 | $35,122 |
| 520 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,921 | $53,572 | #293 | $27,740 |
| 521 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,900 | $56,641 | #175 | $29,245 |
| 522 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $49,826 | $43,877 | #913 | $32,855 |
| 523 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $49,792 | $45,307 | #834 | $28,603 |
Other Majors at Guilford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,698 | $44,566 | #530 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,823 | — | #408 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,858 | $46,497 | #766 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,209 | $31,799 | #344 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,064 | $19,742 | #279 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,651 | $28,802 | #505 of 610 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $46,011 | — | #45 of 48 |
| Biology | — | $30,486 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Guilford College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,740 one year after graduating and $49,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Guilford College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Guilford College ranks #520 by median pay four years after graduation, and #293 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Guilford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.