Psychology at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Allegheny College graduates in psychology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny 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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| 607 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $48,942 | $44,566 | #881 | $22,656 |
| 608 | Radford University Radford, VA | $48,935 | $44,560 | #883 | $32,751 |
| 609 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $48,926 | $44,519 | #885 | $27,511 |
| 610 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $48,890 | $49,722 | #564 | $35,218 |
| 611 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $48,885 | $49,702 | #565 | $36,103 |
| 612 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $48,862 | $42,882 | #942 | $34,426 |
| 613 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $48,850 | $49,681 | #571 | $32,291 |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,218 one year after graduating and $48,890 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Allegheny College ranks #610 by median pay four years after graduation, and #564 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less 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.