Psychology at Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Cumberland University graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cumberland 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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| 882 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $42,822 | $45,940 | #799 | $35,742 |
| 883 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,743 | $48,398 | #647 | — |
| 884 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $42,742 | $45,612 | #817 | — |
| 885 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $42,713 | $46,659 | #760 | $27,023 |
| 886 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,690 | $44,319 | #895 | $32,275 |
| 887 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $42,690 | $45,557 | #822 | $23,223 |
| 888 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $42,586 | $44,085 | #901 | $36,497 |
Other Majors at Cumberland University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,954 | $67,094 | #762 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,477 | $35,538 | #779 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,366 | — | #787 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,032 | $45,223 | #466 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,369 | — | #330 of 345 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $23,264 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cumberland University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,023 one year after graduating and $42,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cumberland University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Cumberland University ranks #885 by median pay four years after graduation, and #760 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Cumberland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,125.
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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.