Psychology at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Otterbein University graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otterbein 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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| 593 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $49,132 | $48,838 | #615 | $27,012 |
| 594 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $49,124 | $52,717 | #346 | $28,501 |
| 595 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $49,116 | $46,916 | #743 | $33,963 |
| 596 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $49,090 | $52,386 | #371 | $29,604 |
| 597 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $49,081 | $49,916 | #556 | $34,534 |
| 598 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $49,063 | $49,352 | #590 | $33,179 |
| 599 | Langston University Langston, OK | $49,061 | $55,084 | #225 | $30,729 |
Other Majors at Otterbein University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,188 | $69,287 | #705 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,328 | $44,689 | #367 of 1176 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $63,243 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,364 | $30,581 | #62 of 156 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $58,065 | $37,430 | #125 of 178 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $55,364 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,006 | $31,207 | #413 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,383 | $38,651 | #371 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,521 | $31,851 | #508 of 610 |
| Biology | $42,619 | $24,341 | #809 of 841 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $41,121 | $19,801 | #32 of 37 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,023 | $12,546 | #167 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otterbein University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,604 one year after graduating and $49,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Otterbein University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Otterbein University ranks #596 by median pay four years after graduation, and #371 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Otterbein University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.