Psychology at Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Lycoming College graduates in psychology earn 3% 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 Lycoming 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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| 594 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $49,124 | $52,717 | #346 | $28,501 |
| 595 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $49,116 | $46,916 | #743 | $33,963 |
| 596 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $49,090 | $52,386 | #371 | $29,604 |
| 597 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $49,081 | $49,916 | #556 | $34,534 |
| 598 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $49,063 | $49,352 | #590 | $33,179 |
| 599 | Langston University Langston, OK | $49,061 | $55,084 | #225 | $30,729 |
| 600 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,050 | $50,777 | #478 | $28,904 |
Other Majors at Lycoming College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,056 | $41,884 | #533 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,552 | $32,319 | #203 of 841 |
| Criminology | $61,144 | $40,646 | #19 of 113 |
| History | — | $35,026 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,936 | $25,858 | #356 of 423 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,916 | $29,696 | #654 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lycoming College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,534 one year after graduating and $49,081 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lycoming College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Lycoming College ranks #597 by median pay four years after graduation, and #556 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Lycoming College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.