Psychology at Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 210 graduates a year
Cleveland State University graduates in psychology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cleveland State 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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| 743 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $46,149 | $43,924 | #911 | $43,574 |
| 744 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $46,145 | $49,505 | #586 | $33,438 |
| 745 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $46,138 | $49,470 | #587 | $28,934 |
| 746 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $46,090 | $49,185 | #596 | $30,949 |
| 747 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $46,073 | $48,992 | #606 | $25,684 |
| 748 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $46,049 | $48,553 | #632 | $32,913 |
| 749 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $46,025 | $46,808 | #752 | $32,326 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Cleveland State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,074 | $64,167 | $40,935 |
Other Majors at Cleveland State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cleveland State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,949 one year after graduating and $46,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cleveland State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Cleveland State University ranks #746 by median pay four years after graduation, and #596 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Cleveland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.