Psychology at University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
University of Valley Forge graduates in psychology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Valley Forge 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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| 960 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $40,519 | $47,748 | #689 | $29,853 |
| 961 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $40,318 | $38,374 | #1008 | $34,764 |
| 962 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $40,222 | $47,398 | #710 | $35,294 |
| 963 | University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | $40,155 | $40,838 | #985 | — |
| 964 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $40,140 | $40,811 | #986 | $26,541 |
| 965 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $39,993 | $40,661 | #988 | $24,871 |
| 966 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,969 | $45,257 | #840 | — |
Other Majors at University of Valley Forge by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $46,072 | $25,051 | #14 of 25 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $43,724 | $28,751 | #124 of 158 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $40,407 | — | #19 of 29 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $37,563 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Valley Forge psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,155 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Valley Forge rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Valley Forge ranks #963 by median pay four years after graduation, and #985 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Valley Forge worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.