Psychology at King University
Bristol, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
King University graduates in psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How King 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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| 949 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $40,907 | $42,347 | #951 | — |
| 950 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $40,809 | $46,322 | #775 | $26,246 |
| 951 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $40,797 | $43,781 | #915 | $25,637 |
| 952 | King University Bristol, TN | $40,796 | $44,565 | #882 | $28,795 |
| 953 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $40,791 | $43,530 | #922 | $27,681 |
| 954 | Berea College Berea, KY | $40,768 | $46,162 | #785 | — |
| 955 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $40,751 | $46,142 | #786 | $36,913 |
Other Majors at King University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,010 | $68,012 | #611 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,435 | $49,926 | #346 of 459 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $67,134 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,591 | $43,471 | #810 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,770 | — | #199 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,530 | $50,606 | #181 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,784 | $33,580 | #524 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,219 | $36,576 | #517 of 680 |
| Social Work | — | $34,380 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do King University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,795 one year after graduating and $40,796 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does King University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, King University ranks #952 by median pay four years after graduation, and #882 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at King University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,019.
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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.