Psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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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| 537 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #503 | $32,408 |
| 538 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #504 | $32,408 |
| 539 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #505 | $32,408 |
| 540 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #506 | $32,408 |
| 541 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #507 | $32,408 |
| 542 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #508 | $32,408 |
| 543 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #509 | $32,408 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $120,729 | $84,050 | #38 of 459 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $96,714 | $68,552 | #73 of 452 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 | $66,209 | #28 of 148 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $81,617 | $35,324 | #6 of 17 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,403 | $67,966 | #168 of 233 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 | $49,749 | #38 of 275 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 | $58,140 | #88 of 126 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $71,001 | $45,858 | #39 of 118 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,292 | $45,110 | #124 of 271 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $63,798 | $39,808 | #27 of 137 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $55,840 | $32,445 | #17 of 25 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,635 | $33,153 | #49 of 85 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | $47,620 | $28,939 | #4 of 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,408 one year after graduating and $49,543 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley ranks #540 by median pay four years after graduation, and #506 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.