Psychology at Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Chestnut Hill College graduates in psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chestnut Hill 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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| 669 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,659 | $48,455 | #640 | $31,353 |
| 670 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $47,654 | $48,465 | #639 | $32,780 |
| 671 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $47,596 | $45,110 | #855 | $31,888 |
| 672 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $47,591 | $48,400 | #646 | $33,918 |
| 673 | Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA | $47,582 | $43,297 | #931 | — |
| 674 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $47,549 | $51,942 | #400 | — |
| 675 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $47,539 | $48,348 | #651 | — |
Other Majors at Chestnut Hill College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,579 | $50,408 | #246 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,885 | $48,995 | #487 of 1176 |
| Security Science and Technology | $60,744 | $46,079 | #20 of 45 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,831 | $46,417 | #218 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,339 | $41,129 | #197 of 680 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $48,643 | — | #25 of 25 |
| Human Services | $48,375 | $40,336 | #54 of 94 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,323 | $28,212 | #591 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $37,675 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chestnut Hill College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,918 one year after graduating and $47,591 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chestnut Hill College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Chestnut Hill College ranks #672 by median pay four years after graduation, and #646 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Chestnut Hill College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.