Psychology at Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Eastern University graduates in psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern 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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| 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 | — |
| 676 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $47,445 | $45,158 | #850 | $26,433 |
| 677 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $47,423 | $48,215 | #656 | $31,503 |
| 678 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,401 | $44,329 | #893 | $32,352 |
Other Majors at Eastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,697 | $83,733 | #356 of 966 |
| Marketing | $63,825 | $51,655 | #321 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,237 | $52,763 | #790 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,371 | $25,732 | #207 of 660 |
| Criminology | $56,695 | $34,876 | #53 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,736 | $42,696 | #392 of 680 |
| Social Work | $46,324 | $36,308 | #355 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,539 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Eastern University ranks #675 by median pay four years after graduation, and #651 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Eastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less 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.