Psychology at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 161 graduates a year
College of Charleston graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Charleston 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 |
| … | |||||
| 655 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $47,933 | $50,540 | #491 | $34,505 |
| 656 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $47,933 | $52,362 | #373 | $28,252 |
| 657 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $47,928 | $51,389 | #429 | $32,224 |
| 658 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $47,926 | $53,143 | #324 | $29,339 |
| 659 | Park University Parkville, MO | $47,818 | $51,271 | #439 | $30,973 |
| 660 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $47,816 | $48,098 | #665 | $27,698 |
| 661 | Corban University Salem, OR | $47,815 | $48,097 | #666 | $32,244 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Charleston psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,339 one year after graduating and $47,926 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Charleston rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, College of Charleston ranks #658 by median pay four years after graduation, and #324 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at College of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.