Psychology at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 221 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $55,673 | $53,180 | #321 | $29,743 |
| 222 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $55,664 | $54,690 | #244 | $33,820 |
| 223 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $55,540 | $59,270 | #102 | $28,972 |
| 224 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $55,517 | $56,461 | #180 | $29,772 |
| 225 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $55,501 | $48,712 | #621 | $30,846 |
| 226 | Towson University Towson, MD | $55,497 | $48,705 | #622 | $34,375 |
| 227 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $55,486 | $58,504 | #114 | — |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,772 one year after graduating and $55,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Arcadia University ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more 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.