Psychology at Misericordia University
Dallas, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Misericordia University graduates in psychology earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Misericordia 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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| 17 | Duke University Durham, NC | $73,359 | $78,725 | #5 | $33,559 |
| 18 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $73,012 | $74,254 | #14 | — |
| 19 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $72,891 | $64,188 | #38 | $43,943 |
| 20 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $72,572 | $73,806 | #15 | — |
| 21 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $72,136 | $73,341 | #16 | $38,115 |
| 22 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $71,584 | $78,198 | #6 | $36,716 |
| 23 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,461 | $64,115 | #40 | $34,139 |
Other Majors at Misericordia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,523 | $78,428 | #415 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,580 | $65,521 | #76 of 253 |
| Biology | $78,107 | — | #32 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,833 | $41,076 | #290 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,798 | $46,683 | #436 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,314 | $53,479 | #64 of 275 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,418 | — | #38 of 156 |
| Political Science and Government | $48,992 | $37,560 | #529 of 565 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,793 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $35,836 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Misericordia University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $72,572 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Misericordia University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Misericordia University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Misericordia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.