Psychology at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Pacific University graduates in psychology earn 23% more 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 Pacific 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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| 61 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $62,622 | $66,653 | #29 | — |
| 62 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $62,567 | $55,097 | #224 | $34,453 |
| 63 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $62,563 | $56,969 | #163 | $36,326 |
| 64 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $62,484 | $62,852 | #51 | $34,930 |
| 65 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $62,479 | $59,467 | #98 | $37,068 |
| 66 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $62,397 | $54,765 | #239 | $28,920 |
| 67 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $62,273 | $59,271 | #101 | $28,256 |
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,018 | — | #140 of 349 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $78,641 | $76,060 | #12 of 76 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,880 | — | #32 of 275 |
| Criminology | $64,029 | — | #13 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,696 | $44,435 | #730 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,053 | $26,219 | #210 of 610 |
| Public Health | $55,116 | $30,412 | #127 of 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,674 | — | #129 of 680 |
| Education | $53,333 | $34,067 | #24 of 71 |
| Biology | $53,092 | $34,612 | #598 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,202 | — | #230 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $23,879 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,930 one year after graduating and $62,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pacific University ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,372.
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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.