Psychology at East Central University
Ada, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
East Central University graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Central 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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| 908 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $42,322 | $45,404 | #830 | $27,436 |
| 909 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $42,283 | $44,962 | #864 | $27,342 |
| 910 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $42,255 | $44,553 | #884 | $30,259 |
| 911 | East Central University Ada, OK | $42,253 | $47,440 | #706 | $34,597 |
| 912 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #837 | $36,323 |
| 913 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #838 | $36,323 |
| 914 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $42,190 | $42,895 | #940 | $27,627 |
Other Majors at East Central University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,578 | $71,297 | #785 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,666 | $45,779 | #398 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,711 | $46,419 | #555 of 796 |
| Social Work | $59,384 | — | #58 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,488 | $38,401 | #1038 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,120 | $41,437 | #463 of 660 |
| Biology | $49,124 | $32,077 | #711 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,698 | $29,616 | #502 of 610 |
| Human Services | $44,238 | $32,083 | #68 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,552 | $40,370 | #612 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,890 | $40,559 | #485 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $37,389 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,280 | $24,638 | #648 of 660 |
| History | — | $31,159 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Central University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,597 one year after graduating and $42,253 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Central University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, East Central University ranks #911 by median pay four years after graduation, and #706 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at East Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.