Psychology at Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Bluffton University graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bluffton 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 |
| … | |||||
| 881 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $42,825 | $45,538 | #824 | $28,289 |
| 882 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $42,822 | $45,940 | #799 | $35,742 |
| 883 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,743 | $48,398 | #647 | — |
| 884 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $42,742 | $45,612 | #817 | — |
| 885 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $42,713 | $46,659 | #760 | $27,023 |
| 886 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,690 | $44,319 | #895 | $32,275 |
| 887 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $42,690 | $45,557 | #822 | $23,223 |
Other Majors at Bluffton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,243 | $55,253 | #43 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,315 | — | #674 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,308 | $41,608 | #888 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $55,073 | — | #134 of 420 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $47,378 | — | #47 of 50 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,920 | $28,602 | #545 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,290 | — | #516 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,602 | — | #165 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bluffton University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,742 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bluffton University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Bluffton University ranks #884 by median pay four years after graduation, and #817 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Bluffton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less 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.