Psychology at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in psychology earn 8% more 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 John Carroll 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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| 253 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $54,981 | $58,673 | #109 | $35,245 |
| 254 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $54,909 | $58,596 | #110 | $32,953 |
| 255 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $54,887 | $51,330 | #434 | $36,537 |
| 256 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $54,870 | $58,555 | #112 | $36,602 |
| 257 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $54,867 | $56,798 | #170 | $31,474 |
| 258 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $54,784 | $49,323 | #592 | $34,725 |
| 259 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $54,784 | $56,758 | #172 | $35,891 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,386 | $65,098 | #97 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Biology | $69,024 | — | #112 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,270 | $41,072 | #124 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,377 | $28,507 | #388 of 565 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,493 | $29,095 | #265 of 576 |
| Education | $45,791 | $37,978 | #53 of 71 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,602 one year after graduating and $54,870 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, John Carroll University ranks #256 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,731.
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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.