Psychology at Muskingum University
New Concord, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Muskingum University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muskingum 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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| 649 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $48,011 | $51,102 | #456 | $26,915 |
| 650 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $48,006 | $56,571 | #179 | $31,866 |
| 651 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $48,005 | $43,679 | #917 | $27,351 |
| 652 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $48,001 | $51,224 | #444 | $37,636 |
| 653 | Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | $47,941 | $51,160 | #448 | $30,775 |
| 654 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $47,937 | $53,822 | #278 | $29,392 |
| 655 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $47,933 | $50,540 | #491 | $34,505 |
Other Majors at Muskingum University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,994 | $70,347 | #761 of 966 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,805 | — | #29 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,901 | $45,088 | #764 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $60,451 | $40,995 | #384 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,445 | $35,595 | #453 of 660 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $48,949 | — |
| Biology | $48,917 | $28,723 | #717 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,117 | $16,067 | #493 of 610 |
| History | $42,785 | — | #409 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,152 | $35,861 | #598 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,439 | — | #541 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muskingum University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,636 one year after graduating and $48,001 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muskingum University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Muskingum University ranks #652 by median pay four years after graduation, and #444 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Muskingum University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.