Psychology at The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
The University of the South graduates in psychology earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of the South 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 |
| … | |||||
| 118 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $58,749 | $54,037 | #264 | $40,264 |
| 119 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | $58,724 | $55,893 | #192 | — |
| 120 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $58,721 | $53,429 | #306 | $26,081 |
| 121 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $58,715 | $64,140 | #39 | $35,379 |
| 122 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $58,706 | $59,705 | #96 | $37,227 |
| 123 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $58,476 | $55,657 | #199 | $35,149 |
| 124 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $58,458 | $60,828 | #79 | $38,259 |
Other Majors at The University of the South by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $87,762 | $58,532 | #118 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,682 | $31,831 | #92 of 565 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $70,907 | $42,390 | #11 of 87 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,821 | — | #77 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,164 | $31,218 | #78 of 576 |
| Biology | $47,695 | $23,932 | #745 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $35,204 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of the South psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,379 one year after graduating and $58,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of the South rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of the South ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of the South worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,148.
← All data for The University of the South · Methodology
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.