Psychology at DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
DeSales University graduates in psychology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DeSales 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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| 96 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $60,264 | $52,889 | #336 | — |
| 97 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $60,260 | $69,755 | #20 | $31,585 |
| 98 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $60,250 | $64,296 | #37 | — |
| 99 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $60,001 | $61,022 | #77 | $36,655 |
| 100 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $59,948 | $54,549 | #248 | $30,730 |
| 101 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $59,905 | $52,574 | #358 | $26,103 |
| 102 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,741 | $56,861 | #166 | $28,118 |
Other Majors at DeSales University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $124,965 | — | #3 of 61 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,887 | $79,460 | #275 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,595 | $57,580 | #149 of 1176 |
| Biology | $76,125 | $42,751 | #41 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,169 | $58,809 | #375 of 796 |
| Marketing | $72,203 | $44,441 | #156 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,430 | $56,817 | #333 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,556 | $34,266 | #413 of 459 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,161 | $26,729 | #69 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,020 | $45,505 | #70 of 660 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $49,480 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,852 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,847 | $22,651 | #58 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,571 | $17,377 | #86 of 255 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,160 | — |
| Dance | $36,515 | $20,611 | #44 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DeSales University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,655 one year after graduating and $60,001 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DeSales University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, DeSales University ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at DeSales University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.