Psychology at Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Ursinus College graduates in psychology earn 1% more 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 Ursinus College 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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| 430 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $51,470 | $52,330 | #376 | $30,511 |
| 431 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,460 | $54,259 | #258 | $30,100 |
| 432 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $51,459 | $52,319 | #377 | $33,331 |
| 433 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $51,443 | $52,318 | #378 | $29,458 |
| 434 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $51,440 | $46,841 | #750 | $29,462 |
| 435 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $51,387 | $58,186 | #120 | $30,416 |
| 436 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $51,374 | $52,248 | #380 | $24,833 |
Other Majors at Ursinus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $82,419 | $47,918 | #71 of 309 |
| Economics | $75,573 | $52,496 | #218 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,017 | $35,420 | #146 of 660 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,415 | $26,123 | #35 of 64 |
| Biology | $58,659 | $38,360 | #387 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,633 | — | #113 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,454 | $24,373 | #107 of 576 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $40,294 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ursinus College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,458 one year after graduating and $51,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ursinus College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ursinus College ranks #433 by median pay four years after graduation, and #378 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ursinus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.