Psychology at Reed College
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree
Reed College graduates in psychology earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Reed College 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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| 1014 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $37,288 | $41,347 | #977 | $26,947 |
| 1015 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $36,808 | $33,517 | #1026 | — |
| 1016 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $36,507 | $39,880 | #999 | $27,433 |
| 1017 | Reed College Portland, OR | $36,430 | $36,645 | #1014 | $32,634 |
| 1018 | Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA | $36,295 | $36,912 | #1012 | — |
| 1019 | Evangel University Springfield, MO | $35,914 | $38,507 | #1007 | $25,512 |
| 1020 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $35,428 | $39,777 | #1000 | $32,324 |
Other Majors at Reed College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $92,453 | $53,110 | #93 of 368 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $30,834 | — |
| Biology | — | $25,596 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | $25,561 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $15,790 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Reed College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,634 one year after graduating and $36,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Reed College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Reed College ranks #1017 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1014 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Reed College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,594.
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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.