Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 242 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University graduates in psychology earn 14% 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 Middle Tennessee State 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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| 844 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $43,956 | $47,130 | #724 | $29,487 |
| 845 | New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM | $43,926 | $50,859 | #473 | $27,483 |
| 846 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $43,908 | $44,642 | #877 | $34,543 |
| 847 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $43,826 | $47,875 | #682 | $32,433 |
| 848 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,825 | $47,030 | #730 | $28,485 |
| 849 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $43,805 | $41,843 | #965 | — |
| 850 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $43,795 | $46,736 | #756 | $30,637 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Middle Tennessee State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,076 | $81,371 | $31,136 |
Other Majors at Middle Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,433 one year after graduating and $43,826 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #847 by median pay four years after graduation, and #682 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,940.
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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.