Psychology at Furman University
Greenville, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Furman University graduates in psychology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Furman 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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| 155 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $57,475 | $54,901 | #233 | $41,029 |
| 156 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $57,335 | $52,171 | #389 | $33,006 |
| 157 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $57,285 | $50,274 | #526 | $28,182 |
| 158 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $57,264 | $63,497 | #45 | $29,395 |
| 159 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $57,244 | $50,409 | #501 | $38,169 |
| 160 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $57,215 | $54,457 | #251 | — |
| 161 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $57,212 | $56,348 | #182 | $32,289 |
Other Majors at Furman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $74,476 | $34,473 | #70 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,099 | $49,008 | #286 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,014 | $41,766 | #99 of 660 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $61,904 | — | #39 of 61 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,280 | — | #72 of 225 |
| Economics | — | $55,615 | — |
| Music | $52,225 | — | #45 of 268 |
| Biology | — | $28,801 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $16,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Furman University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,395 one year after graduating and $57,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Furman University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Furman University ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Furman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,798.
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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.