Psychology at Francis Marion University
Florence, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Francis Marion University graduates in psychology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Francis Marion 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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| 1011 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $37,473 | $43,378 | #928 | $26,988 |
| 1012 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $37,472 | $40,178 | #996 | $34,226 |
| 1013 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $37,416 | $43,312 | #930 | $26,414 |
| 1014 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $37,288 | $41,347 | #977 | $26,947 |
| 1015 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $36,808 | $33,517 | #1026 | — |
| 1016 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $36,507 | $39,880 | #999 | $27,433 |
| 1017 | Reed College Portland, OR | $36,430 | $36,645 | #1014 | $32,634 |
Other Majors at Francis Marion University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,580 | $70,110 | #923 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,797 | $44,648 | #739 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,522 | $39,039 | #1059 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,447 | $27,223 | #638 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,005 | $31,583 | #228 of 275 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,803 | $24,289 | #553 of 565 |
| Marketing | $41,125 | $32,494 | #515 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,933 | $39,122 | #622 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,098 | — | #501 of 576 |
| Sociology | $36,995 | $28,982 | #454 of 462 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,602 | — | #411 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $21,838 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Francis Marion University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,947 one year after graduating and $37,288 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Francis Marion University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Francis Marion University ranks #1014 by median pay four years after graduation, and #977 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Francis Marion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,000.
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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.