Psychology at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 358 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clemson 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 |
| … | |||||
| 241 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $55,196 | $50,225 | #527 | $31,355 |
| 242 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $55,173 | $57,410 | #150 | $31,327 |
| 243 | Regis College Weston, MA | $55,170 | $48,583 | #629 | — |
| 244 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $55,126 | $61,126 | #76 | $32,146 |
| 245 | Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | $55,124 | $52,467 | #368 | $31,703 |
| 246 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $55,118 | $50,697 | #484 | $30,757 |
| 247 | Albright College Reading, PA | $55,100 | $56,037 | #191 | $32,149 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,146 one year after graduating and $55,126 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Clemson University ranks #244 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.