Psychology at Albright College
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Albright College graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albright 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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| 244 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $55,126 | $61,126 | #76 | $32,146 |
| 245 | Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | $55,124 | $52,467 | #368 | $31,703 |
| 246 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $55,118 | $50,697 | #484 | $30,757 |
| 247 | Albright College Reading, PA | $55,100 | $56,037 | #191 | $32,149 |
| 248 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $55,085 | $58,541 | #113 | $34,791 |
| 249 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $55,084 | $50,738 | #482 | $38,509 |
| 250 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $55,058 | $49,570 | #580 | $29,108 |
Other Majors at Albright College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $108,846 | $80,329 | #8 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,073 | $56,932 | #31 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,318 | $61,245 | #394 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,702 | $39,711 | #594 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,589 | $48,838 | #15 of 59 |
| Criminology | $58,540 | — | #39 of 113 |
| Biology | $55,892 | $31,544 | #492 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,702 | $24,310 | #198 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,894 | — | #233 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,507 | $29,793 | #164 of 299 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,149 | — | #209 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,531 | $31,704 | #430 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,441 | $18,099 | #131 of 423 |
| History | $39,097 | $19,041 | #443 of 459 |
| Music | — | $21,285 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albright College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,149 one year after graduating and $55,100 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albright College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Albright College ranks #247 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Albright College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,596.
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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.