Psychology at Fisk University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Fisk 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 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fisk 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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| 162 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $57,210 | $54,452 | #253 | $30,184 |
| 163 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $57,202 | $50,205 | #533 | $38,118 |
| 164 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $57,159 | $50,168 | #539 | $28,590 |
| 165 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $57,147 | $62,427 | #61 | — |
| 166 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #82 | $26,003 |
| 167 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $57,053 | $60,726 | #83 | $26,003 |
| 168 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $57,026 | $57,996 | #122 | $29,363 |
Other Majors at Fisk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,733 | $38,089 | #643 of 1176 |
| Biology | $50,768 | — | #658 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fisk University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,147 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fisk University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fisk University ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fisk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.