Psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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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| 549 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #515 | $32,408 |
| 550 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Mckeesport, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #516 | $32,408 |
| 551 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #517 | $32,408 |
| 552 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #518 | $32,408 |
| 553 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #519 | $32,408 |
| 554 | Pillar College Newark, NJ | $49,543 | $43,483 | #924 | $32,637 |
| 555 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #520 | $32,408 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $120,729 | $84,050 | #46 of 459 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 | $66,209 | #39 of 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 | $77,955 | #332 of 966 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 | $49,749 | #44 of 275 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 | $58,140 | #98 of 126 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,292 | $45,110 | #136 of 271 |
| Biology | $64,910 | $33,417 | #193 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 | $37,240 | #262 of 660 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $55,840 | $32,445 | #22 of 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill ranks #552 by median pay four years after graduation, and #518 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 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.