Psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton 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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| 536 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $49,543 | $50,386 | #502 | $32,408 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 | $66,209 | #27 of 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 | $77,955 | #324 of 966 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,997 | $69,772 | #238 of 318 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $81,617 | $35,324 | #5 of 17 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 | $58,140 | #87 of 126 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $69,102 | $35,639 | #7 of 33 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $67,399 | $30,133 | #43 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,292 | $45,110 | #123 of 271 |
| Biology | $64,910 | $33,417 | #184 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,195 | $37,834 | #125 of 476 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $55,840 | $32,445 | #16 of 25 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,299 | $29,848 | #239 of 576 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,943 | $34,030 | #102 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton ranks #539 by median pay four years after graduation, and #505 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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.