Psychology at Salem College
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Salem 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 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem 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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| 560 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $49,478 | $48,612 | #628 | $35,740 |
| 561 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $49,470 | $52,654 | #356 | $30,218 |
| 562 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $49,469 | $53,248 | #314 | $27,241 |
| 563 | Salem College Winston-salem, NC | $49,464 | $53,082 | #328 | — |
| 564 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $49,455 | $46,250 | #781 | $32,351 |
| 565 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $49,450 | $44,996 | #861 | $26,764 |
| 566 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $49,447 | $55,517 | #205 | $29,474 |
Other Majors at Salem College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,431 | $43,299 | #420 of 1176 |
| Education | $47,488 | $36,646 | #44 of 71 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,560 | — | #603 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,464 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Salem College ranks #563 by median pay four years after graduation, and #328 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Salem College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.