Psychology at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Thomas Jefferson University graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Thomas Jefferson 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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| 231 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $55,417 | $52,522 | #364 | $33,210 |
| 232 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $55,412 | $52,741 | #344 | — |
| 233 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $55,378 | $52,708 | #355 | $29,817 |
| 234 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $55,371 | $56,313 | #185 | — |
| 235 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $55,370 | $52,890 | #335 | $31,060 |
| 236 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $55,333 | $57,327 | #152 | $33,487 |
| 237 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $55,329 | $57,440 | #149 | $36,913 |
Other Majors at Thomas Jefferson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $106,225 | $82,918 | #18 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,839 | $85,656 | #131 of 966 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $83,402 | — | #24 of 93 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,992 | $45,225 | #238 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,558 | — | #415 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $71,608 | $43,635 | #30 of 156 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $68,760 | $55,334 | #12 of 22 |
| Interior Architecture | $68,753 | $44,696 | #2 of 17 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $59,731 | $36,433 | #82 of 299 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $57,815 | $40,407 | #18 of 42 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,119 | $43,964 | #20 of 59 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,383 | $39,814 | #174 of 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Thomas Jefferson University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas Jefferson University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Thomas Jefferson University ranks #234 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Thomas Jefferson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.