Psychology at Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Southern Oregon University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern 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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| 635 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $48,325 | $43,973 | #909 | $38,524 |
| 636 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $48,242 | $51,269 | #440 | $34,123 |
| 637 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $48,234 | $49,040 | #605 | $35,808 |
| 638 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $48,217 | $48,501 | #637 | $31,627 |
| 639 | Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | $48,208 | $53,455 | #305 | $23,510 |
| 640 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $48,181 | $51,689 | #417 | $27,482 |
| 641 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $48,180 | $49,876 | #558 | $26,313 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Oregon University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,627 one year after graduating and $48,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Oregon University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southern Oregon University ranks #638 by median pay four years after graduation, and #637 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,021.
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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.