Psychology at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Gettysburg College graduates in psychology earn 47% 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 Gettysburg 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 |
| 11 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $74,178 | $67,497 | #26 | $35,595 |
| 12 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,095 | $65,248 | #34 | $41,099 |
| 13 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $73,684 | $74,937 | #10 | $35,462 |
Other Majors at Gettysburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,433 | $74,642 | #95 of 349 |
| Economics | $94,295 | $62,925 | #86 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,973 | $51,673 | #81 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,597 | $43,322 | #53 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $75,320 | $37,977 | #7 of 64 |
| Biology | $68,383 | — | #121 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $62,604 | $29,428 | #51 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,876 | $40,601 | #47 of 576 |
| History | $52,904 | $28,497 | #182 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $44,068 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,599 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $38,544 | — |
| Sociology | — | $36,396 | — |
| Music | — | $27,556 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gettysburg College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,040 one year after graduating and $74,466 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gettysburg College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Gettysburg College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Gettysburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 47% 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.