Psychology at Providence College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Providence College graduates in psychology earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Providence 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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| 48 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $63,908 | $60,827 | #81 | $21,970 |
| 49 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $63,847 | $58,097 | #121 | $30,570 |
| 50 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,838 | $56,216 | #188 | $39,175 |
| 51 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,746 | $62,783 | #53 | $37,863 |
| 52 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $63,617 | $57,887 | #127 | $28,661 |
| 53 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $63,396 | $57,077 | #161 | — |
| 54 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $63,287 | $64,363 | #36 | $39,866 |
Other Majors at Providence College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,245 | $69,044 | #40 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,021 | $64,427 | #37 of 452 |
| Economics | $95,590 | $69,364 | #80 of 368 |
| Biology | $93,757 | $39,616 | #2 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $90,503 | $50,697 | #45 of 309 |
| Marketing | $89,629 | $58,434 | #24 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,119 | $53,932 | #80 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,956 | — | #11 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,637 | $43,911 | #60 of 565 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,165 | $49,879 | #55 of 275 |
| Social Work | $70,356 | — | #1 of 420 |
| Computer Science | — | $69,195 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $67,281 | — | #16 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,750 | $35,983 | #38 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $63,736 | $40,798 | #33 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,111 | $31,117 | #67 of 476 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,927 | $49,664 | #53 of 177 |
| History | — | $41,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Providence College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,863 one year after graduating and $63,746 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Providence College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Providence College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Providence College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% 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.