Psychology at Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Eastern Oregon University graduates in psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Oregon 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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| 657 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $47,928 | $51,389 | #429 | $32,224 |
| 658 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $47,926 | $53,143 | #324 | $29,339 |
| 659 | Park University Parkville, MO | $47,818 | $51,271 | #439 | $30,973 |
| 660 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $47,816 | $48,098 | #665 | $27,698 |
| 661 | Corban University Salem, OR | $47,815 | $48,097 | #666 | $32,244 |
| 662 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $47,802 | $46,965 | #737 | $31,978 |
| 663 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $47,798 | $50,278 | #525 | $34,709 |
Other Majors at Eastern Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,706 | — | #81 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,066 | $43,804 | #830 of 1176 |
| Fire Protection | — | $58,911 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,013 | $37,143 | #271 of 660 |
| Education | $51,176 | $44,558 | #11 of 27 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,279 | $32,584 | #405 of 610 |
| Social Sciences | $49,611 | $42,347 | #25 of 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,894 | $44,558 | #300 of 680 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $42,838 | $31,291 | #56 of 63 |
| Biology | — | $35,435 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Oregon University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,698 one year after graduating and $47,816 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Oregon University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Eastern Oregon University ranks #660 by median pay four years after graduation, and #665 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Eastern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,237.
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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.