Psychology at Salve Regina University
Newport, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Salve Regina University graduates in psychology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salve Regina 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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| 80 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $61,214 | $53,722 | #284 | $28,334 |
| 81 | Widener University Chester, PA | $61,205 | $62,246 | #63 | $37,224 |
| 82 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $61,203 | $53,896 | #274 | $33,264 |
| 83 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $61,121 | $60,198 | #88 | $35,096 |
| 84 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $61,103 | $55,600 | #203 | $33,043 |
| 85 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,050 | $55,552 | #204 | $30,614 |
| 86 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $60,958 | $55,468 | #208 | $30,848 |
Other Majors at Salve Regina University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $89,657 | $66,034 | #110 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,102 | $78,876 | #398 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,599 | — | #321 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,694 | $42,831 | #353 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $70,320 | — | #66 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,622 | $36,898 | #44 of 660 |
| Economics | $66,226 | — | #313 of 368 |
| Biology | $65,346 | $40,525 | #172 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,220 | $42,044 | #287 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,178 | $43,356 | #43 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $57,837 | $51,308 | #34 of 177 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $48,067 | — | #75 of 423 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $33,230 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salve Regina University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,096 one year after graduating and $61,121 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salve Regina University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Salve Regina University ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Salve Regina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.
