Psychology at Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Drexel University graduates in psychology earn 25% 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 Drexel 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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| 51 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,746 | $62,783 | #53 | $37,863 |
| 52 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $63,617 | $57,887 | #127 | $28,661 |
| 53 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $63,396 | $57,077 | #161 | — |
| 54 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $63,287 | $64,363 | #36 | $39,866 |
| 55 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $63,227 | $60,179 | #89 | $32,022 |
| 56 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $63,040 | $64,112 | #41 | — |
| 57 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $62,835 | $57,176 | #158 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Drexel University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $59,802 | $111,849 | — |
Other Majors at Drexel University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drexel University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,866 one year after graduating and $63,287 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drexel University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Drexel University ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Drexel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% 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.