Psychology at Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Mercyhurst University graduates in psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercyhurst 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 |
| … | |||||
| 852 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $43,764 | $41,912 | #964 | $33,080 |
| 853 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $43,731 | $45,270 | #836 | $25,058 |
| 854 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $43,697 | $44,427 | #890 | $30,424 |
| 855 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $43,694 | $44,437 | #889 | $31,868 |
| 856 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $43,672 | $46,047 | #790 | — |
| 857 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $43,607 | $46,782 | #753 | $32,022 |
| 858 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $43,566 | $41,466 | #973 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercyhurst University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,868 one year after graduating and $43,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercyhurst University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Mercyhurst University ranks #855 by median pay four years after graduation, and #889 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Mercyhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,153.
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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.