Psychology at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Messiah University graduates in psychology earn 9% 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 Messiah 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 |
| … | |||||
| 747 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $46,073 | $48,992 | #606 | $25,684 |
| 748 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $46,049 | $48,553 | #632 | $32,913 |
| 749 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $46,025 | $46,808 | #752 | $32,326 |
| 750 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $45,982 | $46,764 | #754 | $31,131 |
| 751 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $45,974 | $42,995 | #937 | $27,133 |
| 752 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $45,971 | $47,835 | #685 | — |
| 753 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,951 | $48,335 | #652 | $34,536 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Messiah University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,131 one year after graduating and $45,982 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Messiah University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Messiah University ranks #750 by median pay four years after graduation, and #754 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Messiah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.