Psychology at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Washington & Jefferson College graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington & Jefferson 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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| 165 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $57,147 | $62,427 | #61 | — |
| 166 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #82 | $26,003 |
| 167 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #83 | $26,003 |
| 168 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $57,026 | $57,996 | #122 | $29,363 |
| 169 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $56,980 | $57,949 | #125 | $37,601 |
| 170 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $56,977 | $50,008 | #550 | $24,239 |
| 171 | Central College Pella, IA | $56,941 | $59,895 | #90 | $29,923 |
Other Majors at Washington & Jefferson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,516 | $59,401 | #207 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,272 | — | #307 of 459 |
| Economics | $72,305 | $50,402 | #242 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $72,219 | $45,911 | #60 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,066 | $39,584 | #71 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,258 | $39,484 | #254 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,972 | $19,700 | #58 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,646 | $37,046 | #226 of 576 |
| Biology | — | $29,926 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington & Jefferson College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,363 one year after graduating and $57,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington & Jefferson College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Washington & Jefferson College ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Washington & Jefferson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.