Psychology at Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Chatham University graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chatham 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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| 166 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #82 | $26,003 |
| 167 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #83 | $26,003 |
| 168 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $57,026 | $57,996 | #122 | $29,363 |
| 169 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $56,980 | $57,949 | #125 | $37,601 |
| 170 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $56,977 | $50,008 | #550 | $24,239 |
| 171 | Central College Pella, IA | $56,941 | $59,895 | #90 | $29,923 |
| 172 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $56,925 | $51,798 | #409 | $27,540 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Chatham University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,481 | — | $48,768 |
Other Majors at Chatham University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,034 | $70,404 | #508 of 966 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $73,633 | — | #17 of 610 |
| Biology | $65,750 | — | #166 of 841 |
| Interior Architecture | — | $45,785 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,204 | — | #611 of 660 |
| Sustainability Studies | — | $18,954 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chatham University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,601 one year after graduating and $56,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chatham University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Chatham University ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Chatham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.