Psychology at High Point University
High Point, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
High Point University graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How High Point 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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| 177 | Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $56,803 | $59,750 | #95 | $32,627 |
| 178 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $56,800 | $51,684 | #418 | $31,002 |
| 179 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $56,741 | $49,797 | #560 | $30,813 |
| 180 | High Point University High Point, NC | $56,712 | $60,860 | #78 | — |
| 181 | Rivier University Nashua, NH | $56,686 | $52,213 | #382 | $40,242 |
| 182 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $56,681 | $52,134 | #391 | $36,216 |
| 183 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,658 | $55,666 | #198 | $32,463 |
Other Majors at High Point University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $99,053 | — | #56 of 796 |
| International Business | $74,953 | — | #51 of 115 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,564 | — | #93 of 565 |
| Marketing | $69,721 | — | #190 of 516 |
| Biology | $67,184 | — | #145 of 841 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $67,085 | — | #4 of 22 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $65,607 | — | #58 of 660 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,467 | — | #87 of 178 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,780 | — | #152 of 187 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,635 | — | #62 of 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,469 | — | #192 of 680 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,007 | — | #75 of 158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do High Point University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,712 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does High Point University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, High Point University ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at High Point University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.