Psychology at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in psychology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 941 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $41,167 | $43,406 | #927 | $35,492 |
| 942 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,153 | $42,602 | #946 | $26,187 |
| 943 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $41,112 | $48,447 | #643 | $21,846 |
| 944 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,110 | $45,585 | #820 | $26,626 |
| 945 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,008 | $43,969 | #910 | $34,647 |
| 946 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $41,007 | $37,341 | #1010 | $30,307 |
| 947 | Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL | $40,963 | $43,600 | #921 | — |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,626 one year after graduating and $41,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Lander University ranks #944 by median pay four years after graduation, and #820 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.