Psychology at Meredith College
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Meredith College graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Meredith 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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| 591 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $49,150 | $46,949 | #739 | $36,893 |
| 592 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $49,137 | $49,973 | #553 | $29,535 |
| 593 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $49,132 | $48,838 | #615 | $27,012 |
| 594 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $49,124 | $52,717 | #346 | $28,501 |
| 595 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $49,116 | $46,916 | #743 | $33,963 |
| 596 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $49,090 | $52,386 | #371 | $29,604 |
| 597 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $49,081 | $49,916 | #556 | $34,534 |
Other Majors at Meredith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $60,099 | $43,182 | #330 of 841 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $50,635 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $48,955 | — |
| Marketing | — | $45,883 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $40,762 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $38,525 | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | $37,787 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $36,357 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,619 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $35,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Meredith College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,501 one year after graduating and $49,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Meredith College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Meredith College ranks #594 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Meredith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.