Psychology at Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Carson-Newman University graduates in psychology earn 25% 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 Carson-Newman 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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| 997 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $38,158 | $35,097 | #1021 | $33,090 |
| 998 | The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $38,072 | $41,590 | #970 | $30,958 |
| 999 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $37,998 | $43,986 | #907 | $20,870 |
| 1000 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $37,992 | $41,502 | #972 | $28,217 |
| 1001 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $37,934 | $41,439 | #974 | $30,170 |
| 1002 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $37,925 | $46,015 | #792 | $28,130 |
| 1003 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $37,892 | $37,229 | #1011 | $31,919 |
Other Majors at Carson-Newman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,769 | $56,509 | #942 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,634 | — | #624 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,503 | $42,904 | #605 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,609 | — | #7 of 9 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,614 | $28,221 | #537 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,780 | $42,222 | #296 of 345 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $44,404 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,311 | $25,972 | #557 of 610 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $43,115 | — | #28 of 45 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,340 | $43,685 | #593 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carson-Newman University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,217 one year after graduating and $37,992 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carson-Newman University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Carson-Newman University ranks #1000 by median pay four years after graduation, and #972 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Carson-Newman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.