Psychology at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Claflin University graduates in psychology earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claflin 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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| 988 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $39,139 | $45,306 | #835 | — |
| 989 | Hendrix College Conway, AR | $39,070 | $46,041 | #791 | $22,984 |
| 990 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $38,717 | $41,170 | #980 | — |
| 991 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,625 | $42,829 | #943 | $27,280 |
| 992 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $38,611 | $45,500 | #826 | $27,213 |
| 993 | Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ | $38,484 | $33,777 | #1025 | $22,040 |
| 994 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $38,373 | $43,450 | #926 | $31,478 |
Other Majors at Claflin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,436 | $76,590 | #591 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,021 | $37,616 | #863 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,265 | — | #415 of 680 |
| Marketing | $45,502 | $26,014 | #509 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,353 | $29,424 | #643 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,910 | $33,287 | #564 of 565 |
| Sociology | $39,353 | $24,139 | #445 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,161 | $23,156 | #641 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,025 | $22,642 | #607 of 610 |
| Biology | $35,502 | $25,873 | #834 of 841 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $34,128 | — | #37 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claflin University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,280 one year after graduating and $38,625 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claflin University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Claflin University ranks #991 by median pay four years after graduation, and #943 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Claflin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.