Psychology at Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Linfield University graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Linfield 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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| 324 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | $53,543 | $46,918 | #742 | $26,065 |
| 325 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $53,520 | $50,940 | #467 | $31,244 |
| 326 | Regis University Denver, CO | $53,502 | $50,035 | #549 | — |
| 327 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $53,493 | $53,808 | #281 | $34,628 |
| 328 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $53,468 | $55,494 | #207 | $40,183 |
| 329 | Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | $53,448 | $55,615 | #201 | $42,355 |
| 330 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,422 | $56,327 | #183 | $31,166 |
Other Majors at Linfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,374 | $95,604 | #70 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,683 | $58,914 | #279 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,983 | $43,512 | #180 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,946 | $47,517 | #364 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,731 | $46,734 | #257 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,347 | $31,285 | #152 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,975 | — | #56 of 345 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,091 | $30,860 | #333 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,429 | $43,862 | #153 of 680 |
| Biology | $49,714 | $42,677 | #693 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Linfield University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,628 one year after graduating and $53,493 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Linfield University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Linfield University ranks #327 by median pay four years after graduation, and #281 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Linfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more 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.