Psychology at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in psychology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg 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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| 84 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $61,103 | $55,600 | #203 | $33,043 |
| 85 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,050 | $55,552 | #204 | $30,614 |
| 86 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $60,958 | $55,468 | #208 | $30,848 |
| 87 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $60,778 | $61,812 | #68 | $24,828 |
| 88 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $60,700 | $68,152 | #25 | $34,699 |
| 89 | Minot State University Minot, ND | $60,575 | $62,757 | #55 | — |
| 90 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $60,525 | $57,607 | #143 | $33,023 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,828 one year after graduating and $60,778 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,844.
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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.